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VOC 136H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,239 mi
Last recorded10,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOC 136H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 10,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,834 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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VOC 136H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 25,706 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 VOC 136H, 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 56 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 VOC 136H registered?

VOC 136H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is VOC 136H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOC 136H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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