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WLV 307J

1970 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,558 mi
Last recorded13,558 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey Sprite25,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLV 307J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,558 miles

near side + off side outter sills have slight corrosion

parking brake has excessive travel

Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 10,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,059 miles

Horn slightly quiet

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 7,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 3,080 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 2,067 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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WLV 307J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WLV 307J, 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 WLV 307J registered?

WLV 307J is a 1970 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is WLV 307J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLV 307J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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