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HWP 622K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,189 mi
Last recorded30,189 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWP 622K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 30,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,168 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,146 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 30,120 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 30,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,070 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,844 miles

o/s/f lever arm has negligable damping effect. Replace before next year

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 29,676 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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HWP 622K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWP 622K, 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 HWP 622K registered?

HWP 622K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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The MOT history for HWP 622K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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