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818 MKP

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,502 mi
Last recorded4,502 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite33,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 MKP
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 4,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 3,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 2,369 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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818 MKP is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 818 MKP, 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 818 MKP registered?

818 MKP is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 January 1961.

Is 818 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 818 MKP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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