MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front cut in n/s front tyre not showing ply/cords
Oil leak ()
cut in n/s front tyre not showing ply/cords
exhaust noisey
oil leak
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS
cut in n/s front tyre not showing ply/cords
exhaust noisey
oil leak
Oil leak
cut in n/s front tyre not showing ply/cords
exhaust noisey
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
cut in n/s front tyre not showing ply/cords
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
cut in n/s front tyre not deep enough to reach to ply or cords
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front wheel bearings slight play. †steering rack wearing.
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFD 358J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 358J, 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 358J registered?
DFD 358J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is DFD 358J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFD 358J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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