MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
all brake hose ferruls rusty
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)
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.
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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.
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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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