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780 DON

1961 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,113 mi
Last recorded42,113 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration780 DON
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,113 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 42,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 42,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,972 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 41,972 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,893 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,739 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 41,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 40,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,563 miles

near and offside wipers badly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,255 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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780 DON is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 780 DON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 780 DON?

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What year was 780 DON registered?

780 DON is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 19 May 1961.

Is 780 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 780 DON shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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