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WCR 593J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,757 mi
Last recorded16,757 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCR 593J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 16,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 16,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 15,933 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 15,683 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 15,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting point rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting point rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 15,307 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Quarter pannel inner sill has heavy corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Build up on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 14,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,894 miles

Both rear shackle bushes poor condition

Signs of oil leaks

Fail 8 Feb 2019 13,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both rear shackle bushes poor condition

Signs of oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2018 12,872 miles

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

previous welded repairs / heavily painted over restricting view

slight play in o/s/f hub

steering and suspension show general age / wear / deterioration

Pass 27 Jan 2017 11,955 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

slight oil leak

slight perishing in tyres

suspension and steering and braking components show general age / wear / detrioration

Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,075 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

steering and suspension shows general age / wear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,368 miles

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas n/s/r inner bodyworkj and o/s outer sill

extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle heavily painted over

front anti roll bar droplinks bushes show deterioration

steering and suspension shows general age / wear

Fail 9 Feb 2015 10,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas n/s/r inner bodyworkj and o/s outer sill

extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle heavily painted over

front anti roll bar droplinks bushes show deterioration

steering and suspension shows general age / wear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,551 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

excessive corrosion in n/s/r bodywork panelling not prescribed area

excessive corrosion in o/s outer sill not prescribed area.

excessive corrosion o/s/f chassis not prescribed area

steering , suspension and braking components all sahowing general age and wear.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 8,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

excessive corrosion in n/s/r bodywork panelling not prescribed area

excessive corrosion o/s/f chassis not prescribed area

steering , suspension and braking components all showing general age and wear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

excessive corrosion in n/s/r bodywork panelling not prescribed area

excessive corrosion in o/s/f chassis not prescribed area

extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle heavily painted over restricting full inspection

steering , suspension and braking components all showing general age and wear

Fail 14 Feb 2012 8,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

excessive corrosion in n/s/r bodywork panelling not prescribed area

excessive corrosion in o/s/f chassis not prescribed area

extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle heavily painted over restricting full inspection

steering , suspension and braking components all showing general age and wear

Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

excessive corrosion in n/s/r bodywork panelling not prescribed area

excessive corrosion in o/s/f chassis not in prescribed area

extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle heavily painted over restricting full inspection

steering , suspension and braking components all showing general age and wear

Pass 9 Feb 2010 6,801 miles

all steering and suspension components showing age

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2009 5,826 miles

all steering and suspension showing age

extensive previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

n/s/r lower wing / body panels excessively corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,097 miles

all steering and suspension showing age

extensive previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

n/s/r lower wing / body panels excessively corroded

oil leaks

required jumpstart in order to carry out MOT

Fail 7 Feb 2008 5,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all steering and suspension showing age

extensive previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

n/s/r lower wing / body panels excessively corroded

oil leaks

required jumpstart in order to carry out MOT

Pass 24 Jan 2007 4,094 miles

advise corrosion in o/s sill/floor not within 30 cm of body mounts

brake hoses aged

exhaust showing age

fuel lines aged

handbrake linkages showing age

previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

steering and suspension showing age

Pass 15 Feb 2006 3,191 miles

all steering and suspension showing age

brake hoses aged

corrosion showing in places underside

exhaust aged

front anti roll bar bushes slight movement

fuel lines aged

oil leak

steering rack gaitors perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2006 3,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all steering and suspension showing age

brake hoses aged

corrosion showing in ploaces underside

exhaust aged

front anti roll bar bushes slight movement

fuel lines aged

oil leak

steering rack gaitors perishing

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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WCR 593J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 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 WCR 593J, 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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WCR 593J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 5 October 1970.

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