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TRU 379J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,156 mi
Last recorded12,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRU 379J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,156 miles

Offside 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight wear in front lower swivel joints and trunions both sides

Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,716 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 8,705 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 8,480 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,040 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outter edge

Fail 1 Jul 2011 8,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 6,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 6,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,757 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 3,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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TRU 379J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRU 379J, 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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TRU 379J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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