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YDF 291K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,397 mi
Last recorded4,397 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDF 291K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 4,397 miles

Oil leak

floor pan / chassie corroded slightly

rear diff leeking oil

suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 2 May 2014 4,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,230 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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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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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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