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759 GPL

2008 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,562 mi
Last recorded2,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration759 GPL
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 2,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,359 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 1,359 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 35,452 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r spring hanger bolts quite long

slight lift in o/s king pin

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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759 GPL is a 2008 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 759 GPL, 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 18 years old, this Austin Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 759 GPL registered?

759 GPL is a 2008 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is 759 GPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 759 GPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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