MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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490 GKE is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1959 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,919 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 490 GKE, 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 67 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 490 GKE?
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What year was 490 GKE registered?
490 GKE is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 2 June 1959.
Is 490 GKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 490 GKE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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