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FNP 765J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 765J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,882 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,628 miles

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.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 62,628 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,457 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 62,456 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,148 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,148 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,587 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,451 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 61,451 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,601 miles

handbrake travel shhould be adjusted

Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,601 miles

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?

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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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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What year was FNP 765J registered?

FNP 765J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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