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DFD 302J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,171 mi
Last recorded35,171 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFD 302J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,171 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,018 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,917 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all brake hose ferruls rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,617 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,436 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,276 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DFD 302J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DFD 302J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFD 302J registered?

DFD 302J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is DFD 302J safe to buy?

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