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RPV 515J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,944 mi
Last recorded86,944 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 515J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,944 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,871 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,687 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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RPV 515J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RPV 515J, 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 RPV 515J registered?

RPV 515J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is RPV 515J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPV 515J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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