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CBW 709K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,650 mi
Last recorded11,650 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 709K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 11,650 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 11,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 10,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 9,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 8,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 8,709 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 8,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 8,198 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 7,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 5,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 4,412 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 4,412 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 3,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 1,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 99,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,167 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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CBW 709K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CBW 709K, 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 CBW 709K registered?

CBW 709K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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