MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
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EYV 583J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYV 583J, 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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How do I check the history of EYV 583J?
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What year was EYV 583J registered?
EYV 583J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is EYV 583J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EYV 583J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EYV 583J have outstanding finance?
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