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NFM 932J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 932J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel spoke lose

Fail 20 May 2024 66,587 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear road wheel spoke lose

Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,443 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount has broken off

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,440 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,523 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,494 miles

Clutch slave cylinder has a slight seepage of fluid

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,374 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,372 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,340 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,340 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 60,206 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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NFM 932J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,161 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 NFM 932J, 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 55 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 NFM 932J registered?

NFM 932J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 July 1971.

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