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HOC 475D

1966 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1966 Austin Healey Sprite30,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOC 475D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,405 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,662 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,279 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,277 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure master cylinder push rods (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,414 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,410 miles

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HOC 475D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1966 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 30,505 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 HOC 475D, 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 60 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 HOC 475D registered?

HOC 475D is a 1966 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 4 August 1966.

Is HOC 475D safe to buy?

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