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ELH 134J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,762 mi
Last recorded3,762 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 134J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle has multible spots of light corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,746 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 3,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 3,659 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

advise steering rack worn offside.

advise washer pump leaking.

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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ELH 134J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 31,857 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELH 134J, 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 ELH 134J registered?

ELH 134J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is ELH 134J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELH 134J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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