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UFY 329

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,031 mi
Last recorded7,031 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFY 329
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 7,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 6,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 6,701 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 6,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,346 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight lift in front king pins

Fail 26 May 2015 6,345 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 29 May 2014 5,943 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 5,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 5,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 5,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 5,209 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around radiator drain plug

dampness on nearside rear brake backplate possibly half shaft leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 4,968 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,992 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 2,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,133 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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UFY 329 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFY 329, 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.

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What year was UFY 329 registered?

UFY 329 is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 March 1961.

Is UFY 329 safe to buy?

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