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FJD 337D

1966 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,763 mi
Last recorded10,763 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1966 Austin Healey Sprite30,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJD 337D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 10,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 10,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 9,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 5,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 8,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 8,749 miles

Slight play at front wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2019 8,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bush slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,749 miles

Front both side wheel bearings slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,749 miles

slight play at front wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,746 miles

Front both sides slight play wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 7,639 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 5 Aug 2013 7,639 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front seat removed

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

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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FJD 337D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1966 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 30,505 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 FJD 337D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJD 337D registered?

FJD 337D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 June 1966.

Is FJD 337D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJD 337D shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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