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TNT 369J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 369J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,064 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to union (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust mount broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to union (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust mount broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,520 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,518 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,863 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 77,354 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,369 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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TNT 369J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 TNT 369J, 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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What year was TNT 369J registered?

TNT 369J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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