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XMW 700K

1972 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,727 mi
Last recorded24,727 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Austin Healey Sprite22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 700K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,305 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 22,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 22,162 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,142 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 22,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,509 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,354 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 21,354 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,703 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,000 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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XMW 700K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 XMW 700K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XMW 700K registered?

XMW 700K is a 1972 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is XMW 700K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMW 700K shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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