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AOR 385B

1974 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,375 mi
Last recorded34,375 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 385B
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,286 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,160 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,034 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,815 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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AOR 385B is a 1974 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOR 385B, 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 52 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AOR 385B registered?

AOR 385B is a 1974 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is AOR 385B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOR 385B shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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