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NUP 569J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUP 569J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 9,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side front upper suspension joint slight wear.

Pass 28 May 2010 99,699 miles

Both front wheel bearings have very slight rumble

Drivers door restraint broken

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

On both sides there is corrosiom / splits where lower bulkhead / inner wing joins front of outer sill and floor but is double skinned at that area (and inner skin is good) and is outside corrosion specific prescribed areas

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

The number plate is not stuck on very well and characters are not exatly upright and evenly spaced

Fail 24 May 2010 99,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Drivers door restraint broken

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

The number plate is not stuck on very well and characters are not exatly upright and evenly spaced

There is corrosiom / splits where lower bulkhead / inner wing joins floor bur is double skinned at that areanad is outside corrosion specific prescribed areas

There is corrosiom / splits where lower bulkhead / inner wing joins floor but is double skinned at that area but is outside corrosion specific prescribed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front lower inner wings rusting

Fail 26 Aug 2008 90,619 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front lower inner wings rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2007 88,318 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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NUP 569J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 NUP 569J, 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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NUP 569J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 May 1971.

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