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DDF 824H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,787 mi
Last recorded22,787 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 824H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2024 22,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion has slight wear

Pass 16 May 2023 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2022 22,631 miles

slight wear to nearside front trunnion

Pass 20 May 2021 22,495 miles

slight wear to nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 28 May 2020 22,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,096 miles

slight wear to N/S/F lower trunion

Fail 23 Mar 2017 22,096 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight wear to N/S/F lower trunion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,794 miles

slight play in nsf lower trunion

Fail 31 Mar 2016 21,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in nsf lower trunion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,787 miles

slight play in nsf lower trunion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,774 miles

slight corrosion to osf inner sill

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,586 miles

slight corrosion to osf inner sill

Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

slight corrosion to osf inner sill

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,198 miles

slight corrosion to osf inner sill

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,064 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 16,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 16,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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DDF 824H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDF 824H, 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 DDF 824H?

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What year was DDF 824H registered?

DDF 824H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is DDF 824H safe to buy?

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