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WNL 982J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite31,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNL 982J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,601 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2010 38,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,499 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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WNL 982J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WNL 982J, 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

How do I check the history of WNL 982J?

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What year was WNL 982J registered?

WNL 982J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is WNL 982J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNL 982J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WNL 982J have outstanding finance?

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