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PPJ 600E

1967 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,521 mi
Last recorded18,521 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1967 Austin Healey Sprite36,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 600E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,521 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 17,907 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both track rod end gaitors porous.

o/s front brake flex slightly chafed.

rear springs and bushes becoming dereriated.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 17,907 miles

both track rod end gaitors porous.

o/s front brake flex slightly chafed.

rear springs and bushes becoming dereriated.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,634 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,618 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 14,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front valance corroded

n/s/f sill detaching from floor

Fail 1 May 2007 14,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front valance corroded

n/s/f sill detaching from floor

Pass 25 May 2006 13,820 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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PPJ 600E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1967 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 36,082 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPJ 600E, 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 59 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 PPJ 600E registered?

PPJ 600E is a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1967.

Is PPJ 600E safe to buy?

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