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CPF 66H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,289 mi
Last recorded28,289 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 66H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,906 miles

nearside front floorpan holed not in prescribed area

offside rear front spring hanger repair from inside vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,687 miles

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

oil pressure gauge flexible pipe at engine leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 26,687 miles

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

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

oil pressure gauge flexible pipe at engine leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,901 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 256,623 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 25,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front valance corroded.

Pass 26 May 2006 25,461 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 25,461 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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CPF 66H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 31,857 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 CPF 66H, 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 CPF 66H registered?

CPF 66H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is CPF 66H safe to buy?

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