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481 RW

1961 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,184 mi
Last recorded50,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 RW
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 48,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 47,664 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,287 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 47,059 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 47,059 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 44,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,377 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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481 RW is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1961 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 481 RW, 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 65 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 481 RW?

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What year was 481 RW registered?

481 RW is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 March 1961.

Is 481 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 RW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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