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BWD 643J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,886 mi
Last recorded23,886 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 643J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,886 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,645 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 11,093 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,053 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 9,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 2,884 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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BWD 643J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 34,161 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 BWD 643J, 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 55 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 BWD 643J registered?

BWD 643J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is BWD 643J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWD 643J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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