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XWV 570A

1962 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey Sprite35,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 570A
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 May 2011 52,800 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,776 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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XWV 570A is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,850 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 XWV 570A, 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 64 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 XWV 570A registered?

XWV 570A is a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 May 1962.

Is XWV 570A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWV 570A 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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