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320 JFC

1982 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,528 mi
Last recorded2,528 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration320 JFC
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 2,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 2,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 2,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 4,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,337 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 24,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,923 miles

Battery very weak.

Exhaust system corroding & repaired in various sections.

Headlights slightly weak.

N/S/F flexible brake hose starting to crack.

Various light lens' cracked & repaired.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,923 miles

Battery weak.

Both front lens's rubber fixings worn.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F indicator/ sidelight lens cracked. †

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspect radiator weeping & vehicle running hot.

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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320 JFC is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 320 JFC, 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 44 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 320 JFC registered?

320 JFC is a 1982 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is 320 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 320 JFC shows 14 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.

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