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CPH 127H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,327 mi
Last recorded56,327 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPH 127H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,278 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 56,278 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,257 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,209 miles

front anti roll bar mounted low

screw missing on steering wheel

Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,209 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

main beam tell tale lamp inop

n/s rack gaitor twisted

screw missing on steering wheel

front exhaust joint leaking

chassis number last digit barely visible

front anti roll bar mounted low

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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CPH 127H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CPH 127H, 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 CPH 127H registered?

CPH 127H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 18 June 1970.

Is CPH 127H safe to buy?

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