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416 UNY

1963 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,048 mi
Last recorded28,048 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Austin Sprite18,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration416 UNY
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,771 miles

Offside floor to sill corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,392 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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416 UNY is a 1963 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,064 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 416 UNY, 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 63 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 416 UNY?

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What year was 416 UNY registered?

416 UNY is a 1963 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 June 1963.

Is 416 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 416 UNY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 416 UNY have outstanding finance?

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