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882 BXC

2006 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,501 mi
Last recorded17,501 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration882 BXC
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,501 miles

Offside Front KING PIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY BUT NOT DEEMED EXCESSIVE

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 16,972 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,449 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 16,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,088 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 15,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,917 miles

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

slight play in prop shaft rear uj

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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882 BXC is a 2006 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,275cc 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 882 BXC, 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 20 years old, this Austin Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 882 BXC registered?

882 BXC is a 2006 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is 882 BXC safe to buy?

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