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GDA 823J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDA 823J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 66,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 65,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,515 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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GDA 823J 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 85.7%.

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 GDA 823J, 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 GDA 823J registered?

GDA 823J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is GDA 823J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDA 823J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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