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LFB 820K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,787 mi
Last recorded6,787 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFB 820K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,787 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2015 6,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 6,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,723 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 4,957 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,123 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 4,123 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,537 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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LFB 820K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LFB 820K, 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 LFB 820K registered?

LFB 820K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 29 September 1971.

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