MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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SBH 897J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SBH 897J, 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 SBH 897J?
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What year was SBH 897J registered?
SBH 897J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is SBH 897J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBH 897J shows 6 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 SBH 897J have outstanding finance?
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