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DNP 973J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,719 mi
Last recorded16,719 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 973J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,445 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,013 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,611 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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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.

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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.

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