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PMA 721H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,560 mi
Last recorded66,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 721H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 62,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 62,103 miles

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

Oil leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,826 miles

corrosion at fuel tank outlet pipe

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r spring hanger bushes worn

slight play both front king pins

Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,826 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion at fuel tank outlet pipe

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r spring hanger bushes worn

slight play both front king pins

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,176 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 61,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

neer side rear tyre has been fouling the wing washer jets need ajusting slight play in steering wheel top bush

Pass 15 May 2012 60,917 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

light oil leak from diff

nsf wiper torn

oil leak

os body corroded forward of rear wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,162 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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PMA 721H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PMA 721H, 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 PMA 721H registered?

PMA 721H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 March 1970.

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