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90 KPL

1983 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration90 KPL
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,885 miles

slight play o/s/f kingpin

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,140 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very slight play in both kingpins

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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90 KPL is a 1983 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 90 KPL, 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 43 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 90 KPL registered?

90 KPL is a 1983 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is 90 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 KPL shows 6 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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