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GJD 950J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,033 mi
Last recorded25,033 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJD 950J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,033 miles

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal has slight leak of oil

Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,796 miles

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,051 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear differential has a slight leak

tracking is possible offset

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,361 miles

nearside rear tyre is getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,717 miles

re check rear brake adjustment †check position of front lower trunion grease nipple

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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GJD 950J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJD 950J, 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 GJD 950J registered?

GJD 950J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is GJD 950J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJD 950J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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