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TKO 842H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,215 mi
Last recorded35,215 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKO 842H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,134 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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TKO 842H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 TKO 842H, 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 TKO 842H registered?

TKO 842H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 January 1970.

Is TKO 842H safe to buy?

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