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FYK 602J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYK 602J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,471 miles

light switch worn

Pass 26 May 2016 62,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,426 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 61,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 51,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,806 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 60,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,377 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,377 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,931 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 58,925 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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FYK 602J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYK 602J, 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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FYK 602J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 October 1970.

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