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OKU 9H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,643 mi
Last recorded10,643 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKU 9H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,995 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 9,997 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 9,687 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,773 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 7,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine wiring harness reasting on steering shaft

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,445 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 4,739 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,739 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 4,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 3,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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OKU 9H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKU 9H, 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 OKU 9H registered?

OKU 9H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 February 1970.

Is OKU 9H safe to buy?

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