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WCX 352J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,107 mi
Last recorded3,107 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCX 352J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 3,107 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 3,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,945 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 2,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 2,873 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 2,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,690 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 2,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 2,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 2,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 1,711 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
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WCX 352J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCX 352J, 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 55 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 WCX 352J?

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What year was WCX 352J registered?

WCX 352J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WCX 352J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCX 352J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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