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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITEs year 1960

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mot history
Pass percent:78.12%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE year 1960 passes without issue)
Based on:1,211 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle46
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort26
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Rear brake binding19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Front brake application uneven13
Registration plate lamp issues11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|5
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|3
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top lever arm separating from shock absorber body. |2.7.4|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
front brake binding both sides. |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL PANEL |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Braking system leaking Master cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable sticking causing excessive brake bind at offside and nearside rear wheels. (1.1.15 (e))1
Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not holding in position |6.2.A.3|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting bracket has broken away from silencer. |6.1.2 |a||1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness |2.2.1 |a| |i||1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush king pin bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Registration plate issues1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel system component leaking Carburetters. |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg/ bulkhead. |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Steering column locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail. |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking Carburettor. |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned Rubbing on axle bracket. |2.4.B.3a|1
Front Fuel system component leaking Carb area. |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Hub. |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced |2.4.D.1a|1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped at rear axle |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired |3.6.G.1c|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Driver`s seat insecure Back rest insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking rear carb |7.2.3|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburettor |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Rear Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1

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