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WVN 200K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,611 mi
Last recorded1,611 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVN 200K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 1,611 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 1,359 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 1,359 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,172 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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WVN 200K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVN 200K, 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 WVN 200K registered?

WVN 200K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is WVN 200K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVN 200K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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