MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and o/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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955 UXU is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 955 UXU, 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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How do I check the history of 955 UXU?
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What year was 955 UXU registered?
955 UXU is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1961.
Is 955 UXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 955 UXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 955 UXU have outstanding finance?
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