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CYU 866H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,942 mi
Last recorded76,942 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYU 866H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,936 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,842 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 76,839 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 76,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 75,771 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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CYU 866H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CYU 866H, 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

How do I check the history of CYU 866H?

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What year was CYU 866H registered?

CYU 866H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 2 February 1970.

Is CYU 866H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYU 866H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYU 866H have outstanding finance?

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