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3066 HX

1960 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1960 Austin Sprite12,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3066 HX
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 38,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and blowing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to perish

slight steering column end float

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,955 miles

1/slight engine/gearbox leaks

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,121 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,936 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,721 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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3066 HX is a 1960 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1960 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,752 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 3066 HX, 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 66 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3066 HX registered?

3066 HX is a 1960 Austin Sprite, first registered on 6 May 1960.

Is 3066 HX safe to buy?

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