MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
corrosion showing offside rear leaf spring area
front brakes rise + fall at different rates(borderline pass)
front no plate poor condition
nearside front wheel buckled
play front trunions
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
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689 VVX is a 1961 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 689 VVX, 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 689 VVX registered?
689 VVX is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1961.
Is 689 VVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 689 VVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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