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PJO 411J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,399 mi
Last recorded15,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJO 411J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 14,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 12,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 8,310 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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PJO 411J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PJO 411J, 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 PJO 411J registered?

PJO 411J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 8 December 1970.

Is PJO 411J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJO 411J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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