CarVerify

Free Car Check

UTJ 205H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,400 mi
Last recorded27,400 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTJ 205H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 27,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,394 miles

Slight oil leak

Offside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,315 miles

oil leak noted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,303 miles

Near side rear tyre is perishing/cracking

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,297 miles

oil leak noted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,256 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,256 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,244 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 27,244 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 27,198 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside and metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,198 miles

surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside and metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,098 miles

rubber bush worn in o/s/f upper suspension joint/surface corrosion on vehicle underside /and metal b/pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust noted on metal b/pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,092 miles

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

surface rust noted on metal b/pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,020 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,013 miles

Corrosion noted on front panel

Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,954 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
Full Austin Healey Sprite reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UTJ 205H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTJ 205H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UTJ 205H?

You can check the full history of UTJ 205H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UTJ 205H registered?

UTJ 205H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is UTJ 205H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTJ 205H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UTJ 205H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UTJ 205H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.