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670 JPA

1996 Austin Healey Sprite

Beige Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,796 mi
Last recorded23,796 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration670 JPA
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 2,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,613 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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670 JPA is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite in Beige with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 670 JPA, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 670 JPA registered?

670 JPA is a 1996 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is 670 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 670 JPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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