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6060 BY

1961 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6060 BY
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,906 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,658 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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.

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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6060 BY is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 6060 BY, 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 6060 BY registered?

6060 BY is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 2 March 1961.

Is 6060 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6060 BY shows 4 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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