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82 TKR

1962 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,412 mi
Last recorded43,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey Sprite35,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 TKR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 43,378 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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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82 TKR is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 35,303 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 82 TKR, 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 64 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 82 TKR registered?

82 TKR is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 30 May 1962.

Is 82 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 TKR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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