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OTU 336H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 336H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension housing in the engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heavy layer of under seal in the engine bay & boot, also underside front to rear.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension housing in the engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heavy layer of under seal in the engine bay & boot, also underside front to rear.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,111 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed across front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed along chassis leg (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

exhaust down pipe fouling n/s chassis

parking brake effort could be improved

rear brake effort could be better

wiper blades streak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure in the engine bay rubbing steering column (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short along side the alternator (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed across front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed along chassis leg (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

exhaust down pipe fouling n/s chassis

parking brake effort could be improved

rear brake effort could be better

wiper blades streak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,105 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 88,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,841 miles

front brakes binding.play in n.s.rack mounting

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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OTU 336H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTU 336H, 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 OTU 336H registered?

OTU 336H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 20 February 1970.

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