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440 PUR

1961 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,834 mi
Last recorded12,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey Sprite23,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration440 PUR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2018 12,834 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 12,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,238 miles

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Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,490 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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440 PUR is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 440 PUR, 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 440 PUR registered?

440 PUR is a 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 April 1961.

Is 440 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 440 PUR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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