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CYW 946H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,092 mi
Last recorded82,092 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 946H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 82,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,075 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 82,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,069 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 82,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 82,060 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 82,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 82,053 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 82,046 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 81,982 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2009 81,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,826 miles

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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CYW 946H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CYW 946H, 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 CYW 946H registered?

CYW 946H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 April 1970.

Is CYW 946H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYW 946H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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