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YUT 718J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUT 718J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 82,339 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 82,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,122 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,121 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 82,055 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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YUT 718J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUT 718J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YUT 718J?

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What year was YUT 718J registered?

YUT 718J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is YUT 718J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUT 718J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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