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KAR 678C

1965 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,000 mi
Last recorded5,000 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1965 Austin Healey Sprite25,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 678C
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,000 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 5,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 263,814 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 26,384 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KAR 678C is a 1965 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 25,624 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 KAR 678C, 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 61 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 KAR 678C?

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What year was KAR 678C registered?

KAR 678C is a 1965 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 June 1965.

Is KAR 678C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 678C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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