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641 FAY

1960 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

558 mi
Last recorded558 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Sprite12,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration641 FAY
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 99,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 99,841 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 99,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers deteriorating †offside front upper suspension bump stop rubber splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,359 miles

Near side inner rack joint has slight play

Near side trunion has slight play

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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641 FAY is a 1960 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 641 FAY, 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 641 FAY registered?

641 FAY is a 1960 Austin Sprite, first registered on 5 February 1960.

Is 641 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 641 FAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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