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JAN 740K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 740K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,557 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,353 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,062 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 88,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,581 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear boot floor rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,500 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 38,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,390 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 88,295 miles

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

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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JAN 740K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JAN 740K, 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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JAN 740K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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