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121 FHT

1959 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 FHT
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,405 miles

all tyres perished

clutch slave cylinder leaking

corrosion to bonnet lower section

slight play in steering and suspension

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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121 FHT is a 1959 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 121 FHT, 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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What year was 121 FHT registered?

121 FHT is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 26 June 1959.

Is 121 FHT safe to buy?

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