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BYX 951H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,233 mi
Last recorded21,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 951H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 21,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,086 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 21,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 20,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,460 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,107 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,644 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 18,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,532 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 18,531 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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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BYX 951H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYX 951H, 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 BYX 951H registered?

BYX 951H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 June 1970.

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