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570 YUS

1958 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,140 mi
Last recorded88,140 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1958 Austin Sprite19,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration570 YUS
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 88,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 88,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 87,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,960 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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570 YUS is a 1958 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1958 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 19,400 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 570 YUS, 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 68 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 570 YUS registered?

570 YUS is a 1958 Austin Sprite, first registered on 24 July 1958.

Is 570 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 570 YUS shows 7 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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