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1959 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,840 mi
Last recorded3,840 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 FMB
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 3,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 3,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 3,840 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front fouling on full lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 3,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 3,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 3,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 4,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 4,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 3,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 3,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 3,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 3,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 3,840 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 3,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 3,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 3,840 miles

Font screen cracked on near side.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 3,840 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 1,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,641 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 2,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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100 FMB is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1959 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,919 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 FMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 67 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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100 FMB is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 February 1959.

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The MOT history for 100 FMB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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