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KFW 570E

1967 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

418 mi
Last recorded418 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1967 Austin Healey Sprite28,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFW 570E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 418 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front and rear shackle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 322 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis welded. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle tested 12/08/2015 7 had problems with compuerisation. ref:081940F0.

failed on welding written refusal issued ok and retest now & passsed.

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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KFW 570E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1967 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 28,736 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 KFW 570E, 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 59 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KFW 570E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 July 1967.

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