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BRE 680J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,885 mi
Last recorded14,885 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 680J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,121 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 29% measured (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 29% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,393 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,826 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 11,816 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side king pin has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 11,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaking out of off side rear wheel hub

off side and near side rear axle bump strap mounting bolts loose

Pass 21 May 2010 10,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 10,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,184 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,804 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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BRE 680J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 BRE 680J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRE 680J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BRE 680J safe to buy?

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