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TWG 473H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,329 mi
Last recorded63,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWG 473H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,329 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 63,324 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,312 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front lower apron support panel corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 63,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 63,307 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TWG 473H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWG 473H, 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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TWG 473H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 7 July 1970.

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