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DGX 305H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,906 mi
Last recorded1,906 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGX 305H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 1,906 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 1,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 1,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 1,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 1,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 1,851 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 1,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,837 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 1,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 1,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 1,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 1,538 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 580 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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DGX 305H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DGX 305H, 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 DGX 305H registered?

DGX 305H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is DGX 305H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGX 305H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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