MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight play in n/s/f rack arm
slight play in o/s/f rack arm
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front floor pan corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in n/s inner steering arm joint
slight play in o/s inner steering arm joint
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
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DPD 975J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 31,857 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPD 975J, 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 DPD 975J registered?
DPD 975J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1970.
Is DPD 975J safe to buy?
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