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380 PPH

1979 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,140 mi
Last recorded66,140 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Austin Healey Sprite54,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration380 PPH
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,815 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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380 PPH is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 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 380 PPH, 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 47 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 380 PPH registered?

380 PPH is a 1979 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is 380 PPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 380 PPH shows 14 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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