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XOF 665J

1971 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,921 mi
Last recorded12,921 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey Sprite34,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOF 665J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 12,921 miles

rear brakes very slightly sticking

Fail 27 May 2016 12,921 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 12,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 12,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 12,858 miles

undercarriage very rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 12,833 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

cut in sidewall o/s rear tyre

undercarriage very rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2010 12,828 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

cut in sidewall o/s rear tyre

undercarriage very rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 12,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,271 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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XOF 665J is a 1971 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 72.7%.

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 XOF 665J, 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 XOF 665J registered?

XOF 665J is a 1971 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 March 1971.

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