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730 WJ

1978 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,492 mi
Last recorded77,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Healey Sprite18,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration730 WJ
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,492 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,037 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2007 76,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,905 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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730 WJ is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,465 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 730 WJ, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 730 WJ registered?

730 WJ is a 1978 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is 730 WJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 730 WJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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