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LRE 385K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,297 mi
Last recorded23,297 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRE 385K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 23,297 miles

Offside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,220 miles

slight play in steering rack & front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Oct 2015 23,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack & front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,173 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant hoses perished

front brake pads low discs corroded brake fluid low

rear leaf springs weak o/s rear bushs perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,190 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake discs worn thin (both)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 20,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake discs worn thin (both)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,849 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 15,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,283 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,474 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 2,431 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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LRE 385K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRE 385K, 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 LRE 385K registered?

LRE 385K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is LRE 385K safe to buy?

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