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UBD 35G

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,796 mi
Last recorded24,796 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBD 35G
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 24,796 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,789 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

small hole off side front floor non prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,578 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 24,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 23,522 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 23,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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UBD 35G is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBD 35G, 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 UBD 35G registered?

UBD 35G is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is UBD 35G safe to buy?

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