MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
little reserve travel on hand brake
n/s/r leak of axle oil in brake drum
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear hub oil seal leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both front shocks/suspension units slightly weak. †slight weap to n/s/r shaft seal.
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XOB 316J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 XOB 316J, 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 XOB 316J registered?
XOB 316J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 December 1970.
Is XOB 316J safe to buy?
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