1960 Austin Healey Sprite MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Healey Sprite models manufactured in 1960, based on 1,290 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 1960 Austin Healey Sprite vintage page → (73.3% current pass rate)1960 Austin Healey Sprite MOT Analysis
The 1960 Austin Healey Sprite has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 1,290 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 34,732 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 1960 Healey Sprite is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1960 Austin Healey Sprite is Brakes, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Tyres is the second most common issue at 0.5%.
Top failures specific to 1960 models only. The overall Healey Sprite page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 34,732 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.20 | 0.7% | 9 |
| Tyres | 0.13 | 0.5% | 6 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1960 Austin Healey Sprite has an MOT pass rate of 76.7% based on 1,290 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 34,732 miles on the odometer. With a 23.3% failure rate, the 1960 Healey Sprite is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 34,732 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Brakes — 0.7% of failures
Brakes issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Tyres — 0.5% of failures
Tyres issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.