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234 JTA

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,338 mi
Last recorded14,338 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey Sprite29,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 JTA
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 14,325 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 14,233 miles

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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234 JTA is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,600 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 234 JTA, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 234 JTA registered?

234 JTA is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is 234 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 234 JTA 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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