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NJY 210J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,133 mi
Last recorded78,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJY 210J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 75,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 75,212 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 74,988 miles

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Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,694 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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NJY 210J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJY 210J, 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 NJY 210J registered?

NJY 210J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is NJY 210J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJY 210J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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