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KSV 970

1986 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,338 mi
Last recorded11,338 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey Sprite33,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 970
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 11,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,828 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 10,828 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,378 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 10,378 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,301 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 10,300 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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KSV 970 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 33,326 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 KSV 970, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KSV 970 registered?

KSV 970 is a 1986 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is KSV 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSV 970 shows 9 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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