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FYF 163J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,512 mi
Last recorded45,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYF 163J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 45,512 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in n/s/f wheel not excessive.

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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FYF 163J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYF 163J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYF 163J?

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What year was FYF 163J registered?

FYF 163J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is FYF 163J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYF 163J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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