MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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DNP 973J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DNP 973J, 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
How do I check the history of DNP 973J?
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What year was DNP 973J registered?
DNP 973J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 September 1970.
Is DNP 973J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DNP 973J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DNP 973J have outstanding finance?
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