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VOW 480J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,666 mi
Last recorded2,666 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOW 480J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 2,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 2,444 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 2,444 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 2,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 2,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 2,237 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,109 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 2,051 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 2,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 1,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 1,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 1,735 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

check rear brakes for slight binding

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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VOW 480J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOW 480J, 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

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What year was VOW 480J registered?

VOW 480J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 August 1970.

Is VOW 480J safe to buy?

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