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TSR 435J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,787 mi
Last recorded40,787 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSR 435J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 May 2019 40,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 39,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,305 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,759 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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TSR 435J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 TSR 435J, 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 55 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 TSR 435J registered?

TSR 435J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is TSR 435J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSR 435J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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