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KEY 181

1979 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,712 mi
Last recorded6,712 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Austin Healey Sprite54,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 181
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 6,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 6,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 6,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 6,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 6,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 6,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,421 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 6,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 6,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,035 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 6,035 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 5,929 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007
Fail 4 May 2007 5,846 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking 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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KEY 181 is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 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 KEY 181, 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 47 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEY 181 registered?

KEY 181 is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is KEY 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEY 181 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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