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OGX 692K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGX 692K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,986 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

leaf spring bushes splitting

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,677 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 78,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 78,193 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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OGX 692K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OGX 692K, 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 OGX 692K registered?

OGX 692K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is OGX 692K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGX 692K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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