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TAK 326

1978 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,008 mi
Last recorded3,008 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Austin Healey Sprite18,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAK 326
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 3,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 2,898 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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Fail 10 Mar 2008 2,898 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise condition of steering wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,769 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 2,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 2,649 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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TAK 326 is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,465 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 TAK 326, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAK 326 registered?

TAK 326 is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is TAK 326 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAK 326 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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