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OES 906H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,648 mi
Last recorded10,648 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOES 906H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,359 miles

Oil leak

coolant hoses perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,188 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,149 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 10,129 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,062 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 9,964 miles

Oil leak

Posible leak from clutch slave cylinder, recommend furthur inspection.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,784 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes out of balance & o/s/r wheel cylinder retainer incorrect

Fail 17 Mar 2008 9,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes out of balance & o/s/r wheel cylinder retainer incorrect

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,606 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 9,492 miles

Hand brake lever feels loose on mountings

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Play in offside front wheel bearing

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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OES 906H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OES 906H, 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 OES 906H registered?

OES 906H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is OES 906H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OES 906H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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