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Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SSV 870 is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 SSV 870, 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 41 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of SSV 870?
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What year was SSV 870 registered?
SSV 870 is a 1985 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 May 1985.
Is SSV 870 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SSV 870 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SSV 870 have outstanding finance?
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