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FBY 352J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 352J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 99,737 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint down from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint by rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective mount by rear tail pipe broken but has been semi-secured with metal wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing rubbing on chassis of car from fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,461 miles

slight play in both front suspension trunnions

Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,453 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both front suspension trunnions

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,494 miles

exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,342 miles

bad oil leak from engine.

exhaust mountings require attention.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,139 miles

exhaust not fitted correctly.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,044 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 97,038 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Slight lift in offside front king pin

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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FBY 352J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FBY 352J, 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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FBY 352J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 November 1970.

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