MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust mounting broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear exhaust mounting broken
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
advise rear exhaust mounting snapped (but previously a temporary has been carried out) so exhaust is supported. Middle exhaust mounting has also let go.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
gearbox oil leak.
nsr exhaust hanger snapped & cable tied.
gearbox oil leak.
nsr exhaust hanger snapped & cable tied.
nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYO 597J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FYO 597J, 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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What year was FYO 597J registered?
FYO 597J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 December 1970.
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