MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
545,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine showing signs of emitting blue smoke at idle
handbrake has lots of travel
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
engine showing signs of emitting blue smoke at idle
handbrake has lots of travel
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine emits some blue smoke at idle.
Handbrake travel is slightly more than normal.
Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.
Engine emits some blue smoke at idle.
Handbrake travel is slightly more than normal.
Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
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572 XUW is a 1960 Austin Sprite in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1960 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,752 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 572 XUW, 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 66 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 572 XUW registered?
572 XUW is a 1960 Austin Sprite, first registered on 5 October 1960.
Is 572 XUW safe to buy?
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