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BLA 687H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,128 mi
Last recorded17,128 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 687H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear axle hub damp

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,880 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 1 Jun 2015 15,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,936 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear axle oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,740 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 11,723 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,905 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 8,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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BLA 687H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 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 BLA 687H, 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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What year was BLA 687H registered?

BLA 687H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 April 1970.

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