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CRC 496J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,139 mi
Last recorded8,139 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRC 496J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 May 2018 8,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 5,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 4,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 1,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 172 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 97,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,525 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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CRC 496J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRC 496J, 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 CRC 496J registered?

CRC 496J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is CRC 496J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRC 496J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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