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Austin Healey Sprite MOT Results

82.8% pass rate
from 348 tests in 2020
(40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.86% fail on Horn
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.86% fail on Pedal
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.29% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.57% fail on Axles
      • 0.29% fail on King pins
      • 0.29% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Springs
      • 0.29% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.29% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.86% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.57% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.86% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.29% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.29% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.29% fail on Tyres
    • 0.29% fail on Tread depth