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CIJ 7420

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Other 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite29,657 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIJ 7420
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,275cc
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How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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CIJ 7420 is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CIJ 7420, 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 CIJ 7420 registered?

CIJ 7420 is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 30 June 1971.

Is CIJ 7420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIJ 7420 shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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