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ELG 208K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,111 mi
Last recorded7,111 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 208K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 May 2019 7,111 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 6,667 miles

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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ELG 208K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 ELG 208K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELG 208K registered?

ELG 208K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is ELG 208K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 208K shows 3 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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