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PUH 618

1980 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,648 mi
Last recorded41,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUH 618
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,395 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pin

wipers in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,162 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Propshaft component defective

bonnet tied down

rear cheak straps broken

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,162 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Propshaft component defective

bonnet tied down

rear cheak straps broken

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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PUH 618 is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PUH 618, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of PUH 618?

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What year was PUH 618 registered?

PUH 618 is a 1980 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 February 1980.

Is PUH 618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUH 618 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUH 618 have outstanding finance?

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