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KUC 380K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,784 mi
Last recorded32,784 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 380K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2013 32,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 32,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 30,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,182 miles

near side front outer sill corroded

rear road springs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2011 27,110 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

near side front outer sill corroded

rear road springs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,186 miles

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

hand brake traval on limit

Pass 20 May 2009 21,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 21,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,792 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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KUC 380K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KUC 380K, 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 KUC 380K registered?

KUC 380K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 September 1971.

Is KUC 380K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUC 380K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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