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UHY 726H

1970 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHY 726H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,011 miles

Nearside rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

nearside rear service brake performance low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 14,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,804 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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UHY 726H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHY 726H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UHY 726H?

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What year was UHY 726H registered?

UHY 726H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is UHY 726H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHY 726H shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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