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KLM 522K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,043 mi
Last recorded33,043 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 522K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 33,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 33,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 31,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 30,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,933 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,708 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 28,296 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,095 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 28,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,987 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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KLM 522K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KLM 522K, 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 KLM 522K registered?

KLM 522K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KLM 522K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLM 522K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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