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HGP 130K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,701 mi
Last recorded9,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGP 130K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,701 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 9,408 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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HGP 130K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HGP 130K, 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 HGP 130K registered?

HGP 130K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is HGP 130K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGP 130K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGP 130K have outstanding finance?

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