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CAU 537H

1974 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,545 mi
Last recorded93,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 537H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 92,503 miles

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,443 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip to screen zone 'B'

wiper performance

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,288 miles

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

Play to steering rack ends

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 28 May 2012 90,881 miles

Condition of front brake discs

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

Handbrake travel

Rear brake comparison

Slight play in steering rack

Underbody & all brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,972 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 86,842 miles

advise free play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

advise free play in near side front wheel bearing

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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CAU 537H is a 1974 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 87.5%.

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 CAU 537H, 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 52 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAU 537H registered?

CAU 537H is a 1974 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 25 September 1974.

Is CAU 537H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 537H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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