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775 JTF

1959 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,156 mi
Last recorded26,156 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Sprite21,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration775 JTF
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 26,156 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 26,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,772 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,605 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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775 JTF is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 21,872 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 775 JTF, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 775 JTF registered?

775 JTF is a 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 775 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 775 JTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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