MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap slightly deteriorated
Fuel cap slightly deteriorated
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear axle leaking a little oil
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear axle leaking a little oil
Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Rear axle has slight leak from nearside backplate and breather
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Rear axle has slight leak from nearside backplate and breather
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1982 EV is a 1959 Austin Sprite in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 1982 EV, 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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How do I check the history of 1982 EV?
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What year was 1982 EV registered?
1982 EV is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 23 July 1959.
Is 1982 EV safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1982 EV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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