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SMW 888J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,742 mi
Last recorded90,742 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 888J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play both front lower swivel joints/pins

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,428 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE AND HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE DOWN SLIGHTLY MAY NEED ATTENTION

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,063 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,837 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,498 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 89,455 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front king pin slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,365 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 89,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SMW 888J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 31,857 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 SMW 888J, 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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SMW 888J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 September 1970.

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