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UAK 197K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,606 mi
Last recorded80,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAK 197K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,429 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,290 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

n/s rear tyre wall worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 79,917 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 76,908 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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UAK 197K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UAK 197K, 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 UAK 197K registered?

UAK 197K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is UAK 197K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAK 197K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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