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LKK 631B

1964 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,494 mi
Last recorded26,494 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1964 Austin Healey Sprite48,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKK 631B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 26,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 26,441 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer steering gaiter seeping

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,679 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter is wet

Offside Front Lower king pin has some lift

Offside Front Upper bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 25,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside steering rack gaiter is wet

Offside Front Lower king pin has some lift

Offside Front Upper bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,149 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,387 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,828 miles

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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LKK 631B is a 1964 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1964 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 48,800 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKK 631B, 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 62 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 LKK 631B registered?

LKK 631B is a 1964 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 23 December 1964.

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