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UFS 762H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,620 mi
Last recorded49,620 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFS 762H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2025 49,620 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2025 49,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,756 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,785 miles

small amount of play at steering wheel.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,932 miles

offside front flexy brake hose close to inner wall of tyre on full lock.

slight lift in steering column

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,134 miles

Corrosion starting on chassis/floor.

cover on steering wheel insecure in places

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,267 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 37,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear rebound straps starting to split.

front brakes slightly out of ballance

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,528 miles

both rear rebound straps starting to split.

front brakes slightly out of ballance

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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UFS 762H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 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 UFS 762H, 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 56 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 UFS 762H registered?

UFS 762H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 May 1970.

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