MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HOC 475D shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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