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PFC 137H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,118 mi
Last recorded22,118 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 137H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 May 2015 22,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 21,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,350 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,588 miles

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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PFC 137H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PFC 137H, 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

How do I check the history of PFC 137H?

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What year was PFC 137H registered?

PFC 137H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 July 1970.

Is PFC 137H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFC 137H shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFC 137H have outstanding finance?

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