
Est: £5,000 - £5,500
1959 AUSTIN HEALEY
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 174
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1959 Austin Healey Frogeyed Sprite with a 948cc engine. The car is described as a nice example for easy restoration.

Condition
6
Easy restoration is mentioned.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
TBE 606
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showingMake: AUSTIN HEALEY Registration: TBE 606Engine Size (cc): 948Year of Manufacture: 1959Date First Registered: 01/11/1983Location: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026We are currently processing this entry.
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The vendor has provided the following:
Austin Healey Frogeyed Sprite
1959
Nice car for easy restoration
Points of note
£1,260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,430
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,478
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 03 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
25,881 miles
Registration Date
1959-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 04 2023 with 25,881 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- all four tyres are over 10 years old
- Coolant leak
- o/s outer sill slightly deteriorating
- under side of vehicle has been sprayed with wax oil
Failed
On Aug 04 2023 with 25,881 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- all four tyres are over 10 years old
- Coolant leak
- o/s outer sill slightly deteriorating
- under side of vehicle has been sprayed with wax oil
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On May 28 2012 with 25,682 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2011 with 25,596 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- All 4x Tyres getting perished across the tread and sidewalls
- O/S/F Floor pan corroded but not within 30cm of suspension etc
- N/S/R Brake slightly binding


