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Est: £9,000 - £11,000
1958 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MKI
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 178
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite (frogeye) in Primrose Yellow with a rebuilt 948cc engine. It features its original registration number and comes with a BMI Heritage Trust certificate and supporting documentation.
The car is an early 9 stud variant with an all-steel body, presented to generally original specification. Mileage is to be confirmed via photos.
Condition
8
Resprayed, rebuilt engine, good history.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
XSM 765
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showingMake: AUSTIN HEALEY Registration: XSM 765Engine Size (cc): 948Year of Manufacture: 1958Date First Registered: 09/10/1958Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 202Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes a previous V5, a British Motor Industry Heritage certificate, some history about the vehicle, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
1958 Austin Healey Sprite (frogeye)
Early 9 stud variant (built 6 June 1958) with all steel body, resprayed in original primrose yellow cellulose paint
Rebuilt 948cc engine and H1 carburettors
All generally to the original specification
Reregistered under the original registration number
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, copy of original registration entry, various invoices, and workshop manual
Points of note
£1,260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,479
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,478
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 01 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
3,261 miles
Registration Date
1958-10-09
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 02 2011 with 3,261 miles
Failed
On May 24 2011 with 3,261 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On May 10 2010 with 3,219 miles
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