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325 ACF

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,974 mi
Last recorded62,974 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite33,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration325 ACF
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 62,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,974 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 62,974 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,754 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 62,754 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 61,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,701 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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325 ACF is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,607 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 325 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 65 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 325 ACF registered?

325 ACF is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 September 1961.

Is 325 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 325 ACF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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