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CPF 440H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,258 mi
Last recorded3,258 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 440H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 3,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 3,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 3,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 3,217 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight movement

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 3,209 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 3,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 3,168 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 3,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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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CPF 440H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CPF 440H, 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

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What year was CPF 440H registered?

CPF 440H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is CPF 440H safe to buy?

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