MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads appear low
inline fuel filter area damp
offside front tyre wearing on inner and full of cracks
oil leaks
play in front hubs
rear brakes slightly unequal
slight leak at exhaust rear clamp
steering rack area wet
underside of vehicle corrosion
washers and wipers poor
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?
Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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STN 96F is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 STN 96F, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of STN 96F?
You can check the full history of STN 96F by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was STN 96F registered?
STN 96F is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is STN 96F safe to buy?
The MOT history for STN 96F shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does STN 96F have outstanding finance?
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