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KMY 369K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMY 369K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,333 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,238 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,151 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,845 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KMY 369K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMY 369K, 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

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What year was KMY 369K registered?

KMY 369K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is KMY 369K safe to buy?

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