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DDJ 7J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,485 mi
Last recorded68,485 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDJ 7J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 68,478 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,425 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,931 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,908 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,798 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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DDJ 7J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DDJ 7J, 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 DDJ 7J registered?

DDJ 7J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is DDJ 7J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDJ 7J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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