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UOR 826H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOR 826H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside rear axle straps missing

Pass 8 May 2014 87,603 miles

master cylinder brake pipe corrosion

n/s & o/s rear backplates damp

n/s/f brake caliper damp

n/s/f bulkhead/floorpan corrosion

n/s/f lower & upper kingpins wear

n/s/f wheel bearing wear/roughness

o/s/f lower & upper kingpins wear

Fail 7 May 2014 87,603 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f bulkhead/floorpan corrosion

n/s/f lower & upper kingpins wear

n/s/f brake caliper damp

master cylinder brake pipe corrosion

n/s & o/s rear backplates damp

n/s/f wheel bearing wear/roughness

o/s/f lower & upper kingpins wear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,979 miles

both rear hub oil seals leaking

horn switch needs to be tightned up

rearfog fitted but not working ... if wired is on the wrong side

washers weak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,410 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,410 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear fog light fitted to n/s

Pass 11 Dec 2010 84,241 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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UOR 826H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UOR 826H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOR 826H registered?

UOR 826H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 6 March 1970.

Is UOR 826H safe to buy?

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