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WCG 115H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,890 mi
Last recorded93,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 115H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,855 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,840 miles

Rear parking brake reserve travel on limit

Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,747 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,742 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber damping getting soft

Offside Rear suspension slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front front trunions have slight movement in joints

Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,592 miles

all tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,917 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,854 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,678 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

diff leaking

n/s/f tyre is deteriorated

oil leak

rear tyres are deteriorating

slight play in front king pins

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 92,002 miles

o/s/f tyre out side edge slight cuts

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,828 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 91,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,256 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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WCG 115H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WCG 115H, 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 WCG 115H registered?

WCG 115H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is WCG 115H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCG 115H shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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