MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
floor pan / chassie corroded slightly
rear diff leeking oil
suspension components corroded slightly
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
underbody corroded
suspension components are corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YDF 291K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,161 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 YDF 291K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of YDF 291K?
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What year was YDF 291K registered?
YDF 291K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is YDF 291K safe to buy?
The MOT history for YDF 291K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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