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371 PKM

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,158 mi
Last recorded8,158 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration371 PKM
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,158 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre are cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front play in king pin

nearside rear tyre age cracked on side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 5,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009

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

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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371 PKM is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,422 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 371 PKM, 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 65 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 371 PKM registered?

371 PKM is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 June 1961.

Is 371 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 371 PKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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