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FBY 351J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,638 mi
Last recorded81,638 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 351J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,638 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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FBY 351J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 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 FBY 351J, 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 FBY 351J registered?

FBY 351J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is FBY 351J safe to buy?

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