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1781 PG

1978 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,852 mi
Last recorded6,852 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Healey Sprite18,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1781 PG
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 6,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,228 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 5,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 4,893 miles

play.in.front.wheel.bearings

Pass 18 May 2013 4,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 3,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 1,983 miles

o/s front trunion top bush worn.

Fail 24 Apr 2010 1,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

o/s front trunion top bush worn.

Pass 9 May 2009 908 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14 miles

both front tyres wearing low---os handbrake reading low

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 11 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2005 11 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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1781 PG is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,465 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 1781 PG, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1781 PG registered?

1781 PG is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 1781 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1781 PG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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