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Austin Healey Sprite MOT Results

77.9% pass rate
from 199 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Healey Sprite is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.5% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.0% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.50% fail on Valves
    • 0.50% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.50% fail on Clevis joint
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.50% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.50% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Tank
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.50% fail on Chassis
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.50% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Tyres
    • 0.50% fail on Tread depth