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LMF 267K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,841 mi
Last recorded2,841 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 267K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 2,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 2,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 2,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2015 1,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 591 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 442 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 442 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 375 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,921 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 97,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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LMF 267K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LMF 267K, 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 LMF 267K registered?

LMF 267K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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