MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,013 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CTE 98J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 CTE 98J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of CTE 98J?
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What year was CTE 98J registered?
CTE 98J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 4 January 1971.
Is CTE 98J safe to buy?
The MOT history for CTE 98J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CTE 98J have outstanding finance?
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