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VTJ 165H

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,409 mi
Last recorded6,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTJ 165H
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2019 6,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 6,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 5,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 4,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 4,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 3,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 2,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 1,769 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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VTJ 165H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTJ 165H, 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 VTJ 165H registered?

VTJ 165H is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 11 February 1970.

Is VTJ 165H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTJ 165H shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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