MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column locking device missing clamp insecure on column movement detected fore and aft (2.1.6)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear section of pipe chaffing on propshaft (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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496 TTF is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 496 TTF, 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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What year was 496 TTF registered?
496 TTF is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 17 April 1961.
Is 496 TTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for 496 TTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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