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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Austin Healey Sprite. Check any Sprite by registration number below.

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83.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.6%

vs Austin Healey Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Healey Sprite — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Healey Sprite has an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, which is 5.6 percentage points below the Austin Healey brand average of 88.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sprite is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Austin Healey Sprite, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Austin Healey Sprite performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 102 vehicles

83.3%Good
Austin Healey average: 88.9%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Other Austin Healey Models

Compare MOT reliability across Austin Healey models.

Austin Healey Healey

100.0% pass rate

Austin Healey 3000

91.8% pass rate

Austin Healey Unclassified

89.3% pass rate

Austin Healey 3000 Mk3

93.8% pass rate

Austin Healey Sports

75.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Austin Healey Sprite

Austin Healey Sprite — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Healey Sprite MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Healey Sprite?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Healey Sprite is 83.3% compared to the Austin Healey average of 88.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Austin Healey Sprite?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Healey Sprite reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, the Austin Healey Sprite is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin Healey Sprite?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Austin Healey Sprite?
Typical mileage for the Austin Healey Sprite: 39,745 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sprite to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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