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DNX 182K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,270 mi
Last recorded16,270 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNX 182K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 16,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 74,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 73,186 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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DNX 182K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 DNX 182K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNX 182K?

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What year was DNX 182K registered?

DNX 182K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is DNX 182K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNX 182K shows 5 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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