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942 DUY

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,924 mi
Last recorded56,924 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration942 DUY
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,190 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 55,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,879 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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942 DUY is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 942 DUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 942 DUY registered?

942 DUY is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 April 1961.

Is 942 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 942 DUY shows 8 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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