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XEL 11

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,853 mi
Last recorded29,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 11
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,783 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,739 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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XEL 11 is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEL 11, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEL 11?

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What year was XEL 11 registered?

XEL 11 is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 January 1971.

Is XEL 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 11 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEL 11 have outstanding finance?

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