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141 JLG

1959 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,020 mi
Last recorded2,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration141 JLG
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2010 2,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,570 miles

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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141 JLG is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 141 JLG, 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 141 JLG registered?

141 JLG is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 13 November 1959.

Is 141 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 141 JLG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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