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528 UYR

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration528 UYR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,523 miles

slight lift in offside front kingpin

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight lift in offside front kingpin

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

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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528 UYR is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,422 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 528 UYR, 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 528 UYR registered?

528 UYR is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 25 October 1961.

Is 528 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 528 UYR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 528 UYR have outstanding finance?

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