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431 KTG

1987 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,250 mi
Last recorded75,250 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration431 KTG
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 74,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 74,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 74,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 72,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 71,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,228 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clamp on offside rear leaf spring loose

Pass 15 May 2006 70,659 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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431 KTG is a 1987 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 431 KTG, 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 39 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 431 KTG registered?

431 KTG is a 1987 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is 431 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 431 KTG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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