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75 ELT

1962 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,210 mi
Last recorded35,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1962 Austin Sprite43,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration75 ELT
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,368 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,364 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,012 miles

nearside front upper suspension, play in bush

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,304 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar links fouling front lower wishbones

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,017 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

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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75 ELT is a 1962 Austin Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1962 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 43,937 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 75 ELT, 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 64 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 75 ELT?

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What year was 75 ELT registered?

75 ELT is a 1962 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1962.

Is 75 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 75 ELT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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