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NCM 456H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCM 456H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 12 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 12 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,543 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,289 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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NCM 456H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCM 456H, 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 56 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 NCM 456H registered?

NCM 456H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is NCM 456H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCM 456H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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