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RJO 944J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,351 mi
Last recorded23,351 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 944J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 23,351 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 23,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare wheel fitted (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,907 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 19,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,858 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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RJO 944J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJO 944J, 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 RJO 944J registered?

RJO 944J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is RJO 944J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 944J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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