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JEJ 79

1984 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,168 mi
Last recorded10,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEJ 79
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand, may require adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone to bottom of kingpin. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly when turned by hand, may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,161 miles

All tyres cracked slightly, not exposing inner cords

Front exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,154 miles

All tyres cracked slightly, not exposing inner cords

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,147 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 10,109 miles

Both rear brake backing plates damp indicating possible fluid leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 29 May 2012 10,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,096 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,096 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 10,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 10,048 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside screenwash not working

offside wiper starting to split

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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JEJ 79 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JEJ 79, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JEJ 79 registered?

JEJ 79 is a 1984 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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