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WUE 338H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,408 mi
Last recorded1,408 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUE 338H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 1,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,711 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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WUE 338H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUE 338H, 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 WUE 338H registered?

WUE 338H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is WUE 338H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUE 338H shows 2 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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