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UDG 781H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,220 mi
Last recorded30,220 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDG 781H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 30,215 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,058 miles

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 29,952 miles

slight bind from front brakes

slight corrosion on inner cills and floor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 28,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,154 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play / movement in n/s/f steering / suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,706 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake rods and yokes slightly worn

slight knocking noise in steering rack/pinion

Fail 17 Jan 2011 25,706 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake rods and yokes slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake /rods and yokes slightly worn

steering rack/pinion slightly worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 25,407 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake /rods and yokes slightly worn

steering rack/pinion slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,129 miles

slight play in steering rack/pinion

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,747 miles

play in steering rack /pinion

Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,485 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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UDG 781H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDG 781H, 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 UDG 781H registered?

UDG 781H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 June 1970.

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