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Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Diff pinion oil seal leak
Nearside Front Lower suspension fulcrum worn
Offside Front Lower suspension fulcrum worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower suspension fulcrum worn
Offside Front Lower suspension fulcrum worn
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Play in offside and nearside king pins
Play in offside and nearside kingpins
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
n/s rear brake binding slightly
wear evident n/s kingpin
N/S/F tyre at 1.6mm
oil leak
slight play in both front king pins
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm
oil leak
slight play in both front king pins
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f track rod end split pin fouling wheel
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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4520 PO is a 1998 Austin Sprite in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 4520 PO, 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 28 years old, this Austin Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of 4520 PO?
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What year was 4520 PO registered?
4520 PO is a 1998 Austin Sprite, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is 4520 PO safe to buy?
The MOT history for 4520 PO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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