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UOJ 542H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,213 mi
Last recorded24,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 542H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake readings lower than o/s/r advs brake check

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,674 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,082 miles

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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UOJ 542H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOJ 542H, 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 UOJ 542H registered?

UOJ 542H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 27 May 1970.

Is UOJ 542H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 542H shows 12 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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