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EBL 875K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,040 mi
Last recorded74,040 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 875K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EBL 875K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EBL 875K, 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 EBL 875K registered?

EBL 875K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is EBL 875K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBL 875K shows 4 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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