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KUW 656K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,534 mi
Last recorded77,534 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUW 656K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,534 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

both rear spring shackle bushes starting to perrish and split

exhaust rusty

non-standard rear exhaust box fitted

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

both rear spring shackle bushes starting to perrish and split

exhaust rusty

non-standard rear exhaust box fitted

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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KUW 656K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KUW 656K, 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.

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What year was KUW 656K registered?

KUW 656K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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