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DMO 332K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,658 mi
Last recorded94,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMO 332K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,763 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,763 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,887 miles

(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.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,887 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,216 miles

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.

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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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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DMO 332K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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