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PPO 795K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 795K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,291 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2009 93,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 93,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 92,941 miles

slight leak on rear diff

slight movement in n/s/f lower trunion bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,605 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 92,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PPO 795K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PPO 795K, 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 PPO 795K registered?

PPO 795K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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