MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear
rear shackel bushes perrished
corrosion at rear leaf springs front mountings
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BHA 857K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 BHA 857K, 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 BHA 857K?
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What year was BHA 857K registered?
BHA 857K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is BHA 857K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHA 857K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BHA 857K have outstanding finance?
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