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NNH 383H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,640 mi
Last recorded21,640 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNH 383H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 21,640 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,621 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,009 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,913 miles

Oil leak

bottom of both front suspension king pins have slight play

rear suspension leaf springs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 19,139 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,073 miles

nearside and offside front king pins have slight play / movement.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 17,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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NNH 383H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 31,857 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NNH 383H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NNH 383H registered?

NNH 383H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is NNH 383H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNH 383H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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