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BBS 732H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,486 mi
Last recorded61,486 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBS 732H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,046 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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BBS 732H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BBS 732H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBS 732H?

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What year was BBS 732H registered?

BBS 732H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 July 1970.

Is BBS 732H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBS 732H shows 7 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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