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DBU 66K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,292 mi
Last recorded88,292 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 66K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,210 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,210 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 86,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,791 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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DBU 66K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,161 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBU 66K, 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 55 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 DBU 66K registered?

DBU 66K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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