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WGG 790H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGG 790H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,428 miles

n/s/f perished

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f perished

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 92,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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WGG 790H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGG 790H, 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 WGG 790H registered?

WGG 790H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is WGG 790H safe to buy?

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