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OBP 120E

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,253 mi
Last recorded30,253 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 120E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,830 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,827 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OBP 120E is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OBP 120E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBP 120E registered?

OBP 120E is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is OBP 120E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 120E shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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