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138 RMA

1961 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,882 mi
Last recorded4,882 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration138 RMA
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 4,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 4,226 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,752 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 3,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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138 RMA is a 1961 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 138 RMA, 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 65 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 138 RMA?

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What year was 138 RMA registered?

138 RMA is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 21 April 1961.

Is 138 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 138 RMA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 138 RMA have outstanding finance?

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