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4807 PX

2001 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,165 mi
Last recorded13,165 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

Registration4807 PX
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 13,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 12,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 12,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 12,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 11,721 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 11,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,587 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,585 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,110 miles

o/s/rear leaf spring leaf clamp broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 10,904 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,746 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,723 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 10,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,661 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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4807 PX is a 2001 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 4807 PX, 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 25 years old, this Austin Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 4807 PX registered?

4807 PX is a 2001 Austin Sprite, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is 4807 PX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4807 PX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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