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JOB 279E

1967 Austin Healey Sprite

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,650 mi
Last recorded3,650 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1967 Austin Healey Sprite28,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOB 279E
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1967
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 3,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 3,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 3,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 3,554 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 3,554 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 3,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 2,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 2,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,305 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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JOB 279E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1967 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 28,736 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 JOB 279E, 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 59 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 JOB 279E registered?

JOB 279E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 25 January 1967.

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