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XWD 800H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,723 mi
Last recorded12,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWD 800H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,514 miles

Near side rear axel support strap cracked

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,876 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 6,464 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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XWD 800H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 25,706 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWD 800H, 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 XWD 800H registered?

XWD 800H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is XWD 800H safe to buy?

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