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WHO 81H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,688 mi
Last recorded6,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHO 81H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 6,688 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 6,688 miles

Stop lamp not working x 2 (1.2.1b)

suspect slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 6,585 miles

speedo not iluminating

Fail 16 Aug 2012 6,585 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

speedo not iluminating

Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,497 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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WHO 81H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 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 WHO 81H, 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 WHO 81H registered?

WHO 81H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is WHO 81H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHO 81H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WHO 81H have outstanding finance?

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