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ONL 117F

1968 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin Healey Sprite23,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONL 117F
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 85,847 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

indicators flashing slightly fast

Fail 5 May 2017 85,845 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking carbs (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 19 May 2016 85,691 miles

brake light switch poor operation

exhaust mountings poor

wipers split

Pass 11 May 2015 85,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 85,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 84,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 83,546 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,424 miles

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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ONL 117F is a 1968 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1968 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 23,404 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 ONL 117F, 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 58 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 ONL 117F registered?

ONL 117F is a 1968 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 15 March 1968.

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