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2874 JH

1960 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,822 mi
Last recorded3,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey Sprite31,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2874 JH
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 2,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 1,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 1,781 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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2874 JH is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,371 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2874 JH, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2874 JH registered?

2874 JH is a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 April 1960.

Is 2874 JH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2874 JH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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