MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery loose
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Underside has been heavily welded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery loose
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Underside has been heavily welded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chassis n/s front holed advise.
king pins free play at front advise.
prop shaft free play advise rear
steering wheel free play advise
steering wheel off set advise.
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chassis n/s front holed advise.
king pins free play at front advise.
prop shaft free play advise rear
steering wheel free play advise
steering wheel off set advise.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
handbrake travel shhould be adjusted
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
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FNP 765J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 FNP 765J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FNP 765J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1971.
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