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UKM 875H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,867 mi
Last recorded72,867 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKM 875H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 71,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,154 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,623 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses close to front wheels on full lock

both seat belts found twisted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,685 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,960 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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UKM 875H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKM 875H, 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 UKM 875H registered?

UKM 875H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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