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APP 168J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,898 mi
Last recorded28,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 168J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play king pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear halfshaft oil seal weeping

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play king pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 24,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 44,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside front lower king pin bush

Pass 16 May 2013 41,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 40,850 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 40,781 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 40,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2008 40,722 miles

hand brake lever high but has travel

slight play steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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APP 168J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 31,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APP 168J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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APP 168J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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