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OJY 295K

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,744 mi
Last recorded30,744 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 295K
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,476 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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OJY 295K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJY 295K, 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 OJY 295K registered?

OJY 295K is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is OJY 295K safe to buy?

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