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SJB 230G

1968 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,562 mi
Last recorded1,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1968 Austin Healey Sprite23,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJB 230G
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2006 1,562 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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SJB 230G is a 1968 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 23,404 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJB 230G, 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 58 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 SJB 230G registered?

SJB 230G is a 1968 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 August 1968.

Is SJB 230G safe to buy?

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