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KTS 491H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,694 mi
Last recorded51,694 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTS 491H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel JUST MET REQUIREMENTS % (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,627 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,502 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,982 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,347 miles

headlamp aims borderline.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,914 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 47,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 46,968 miles

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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KTS 491H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTS 491H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KTS 491H registered?

KTS 491H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is KTS 491H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTS 491H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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