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JPU 458

1973 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,639 mi
Last recorded20,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPU 458
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,426 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,523 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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JPU 458 is a 1973 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JPU 458, 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 53 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JPU 458 registered?

JPU 458 is a 1973 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is JPU 458 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPU 458 shows 16 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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