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688 BOF

1960 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Sprite12,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration688 BOF
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine946cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,212 miles

Oil leak oil leak at engine gearbox ()

Pass 7 May 2007 69,997 miles

nearside front brake sticky

slight play at nearside lower suspension bush

Pass 2 May 2006 69,972 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2005 69,900 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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688 BOF is a 1960 Austin Sprite in Green with a 946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 688 BOF, 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 688 BOF registered?

688 BOF is a 1960 Austin Sprite, first registered on 29 April 1960.

Is 688 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 688 BOF 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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