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DGF 531H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,580 mi
Last recorded16,580 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 531H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2023 16,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 15,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,094 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 12,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 8,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 660 miles

Front seat not held upright

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,724 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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DGF 531H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DGF 531H, 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

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What year was DGF 531H registered?

DGF 531H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is DGF 531H safe to buy?

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