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BIJ 5013

1969 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,623 mi
Last recorded20,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1969 Austin Healey Sprite36,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIJ 5013
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,603 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 19,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,654 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,654 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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BIJ 5013 is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 36,145 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIJ 5013, 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 57 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 BIJ 5013 registered?

BIJ 5013 is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 13 October 1969.

Is BIJ 5013 safe to buy?

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