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UCX 328

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,814 mi
Last recorded52,814 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCX 328
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,484 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,081 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,333 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,783 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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UCX 328 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,422 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCX 328, 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 65 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 UCX 328?

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What year was UCX 328 registered?

UCX 328 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 May 1961.

Is UCX 328 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCX 328 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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