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955 UXU

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,230 mi
Last recorded71,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite33,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration955 UXU
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 71,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and o/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,070 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,070 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 69,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,743 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 69,743 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 69,389 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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