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4520 PO

1998 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration4520 PO
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 47,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 47,252 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,937 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension fulcrum worn

Offside Front Lower suspension fulcrum worn

Fail 30 May 2017 46,678 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 46,332 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,644 miles

Play in offside and nearside king pins

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,248 miles

Play in offside and nearside kingpins

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,582 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,373 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,140 miles

N/S/F tyre at 1.6mm

oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 40,024 miles

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.

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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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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4520 PO is a 1998 Austin Sprite, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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