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OAR 800H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAR 800H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,624 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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OAR 800H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAR 800H, 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 OAR 800H registered?

OAR 800H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is OAR 800H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAR 800H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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