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RUF 844H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,048 mi
Last recorded20,048 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 844H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2017 20,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,009 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,655 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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RUF 844H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUF 844H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUF 844H?

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What year was RUF 844H registered?

RUF 844H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 March 1970.

Is RUF 844H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 844H shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUF 844H have outstanding finance?

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