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317 WMY

1959 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,822 mi
Last recorded4,822 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 WMY
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 4,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,471 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,459 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,718 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,617 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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317 WMY is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 317 WMY, 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 317 WMY?

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What year was 317 WMY registered?

317 WMY is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 11 September 1959.

Is 317 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 317 WMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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