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2466 LJ

1961 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,655 mi
Last recorded10,655 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2466 LJ
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 10,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 10,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,443 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 8,431 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,314 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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2466 LJ is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 2466 LJ, 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.

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What year was 2466 LJ registered?

2466 LJ is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 19 May 1961.

Is 2466 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2466 LJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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