MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
floor excessively corroded in front of drivers seat )(advise repairing
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Gearbox ()
headlamp beam pattern poor
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Gearbox ()
headlamp beam pattern poor
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
(1) Both steering rack gaters deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Fuel cap seal deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Offside rear shock absorber top bush deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Offside rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated close to limit.
(4) Both sides front lower suspension joints worn close to limit.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
(1) Both steering rack gaters deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Fuel cap seal deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Offside front shock absorber worn close to limit.
(1) Offside rear shock absorber top bush deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Offside rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated close to limit.
(4) Both sides front lower suspension joints worn close to limit.
front brake hoses very close to wheels on full lock
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DMO 332K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMO 332K, 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.
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What year was DMO 332K registered?
DMO 332K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 August 1971.
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