MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
FLOAT IN STEERING RACK RUBBER BUSHES WORN
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY LOOSE.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING GAITOR IN POOR CONDITION.
OIL LEAK
REAR END ON BUMP STOPS.
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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4949 NX is a 1959 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 4949 NX, 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 4949 NX?
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What year was 4949 NX registered?
4949 NX is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 31 December 1959.
Is 4949 NX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 4949 NX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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