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807 ELG

1958 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,146 mi
Last recorded7,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1958 Austin Sprite19,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration807 ELG
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,146 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 6,386 miles

wear noted to rear top suspension arm bushings///advise replace front indicator lens with orange...

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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807 ELG is a 1958 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 19,400 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 807 ELG, 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 68 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 807 ELG registered?

807 ELG is a 1958 Austin Sprite, first registered on 24 September 1958.

Is 807 ELG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 807 ELG shows 2 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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