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VUH 627

1981 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,004 mi
Last recorded60,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUH 627
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,904 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak from axle offside rear

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake hose close to wheel on full lock

Offside Rear oil leak from rear axle

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,810 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake hose close to wheel on full lock

Offside Rear oil leak from rear axle

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake hose close to wheel on full lock

Offside Rear oil leak from rear axle

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

Pass 30 May 2015 59,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering coloum pinchbolt loose

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,466 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear axle rebound straps fitted

Fail 31 May 2014 59,459 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear axle rebound straps fitted

rear exhaust bracket nut not tight

Pass 31 May 2013 59,322 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear axle rebound straps fitted

wiper drives starting to wear

Fail 25 May 2013 59,315 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear axle rebound straps fitted

wiper drives starting to wear

Pass 22 May 2012 59,093 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 59,093 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,922 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 58,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,881 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 58,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,866 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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VUH 627 is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUH 627, 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 45 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VUH 627 is a 1981 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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