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9404 WX

1961 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,245 mi
Last recorded28,245 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9404 WX
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,245 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,965 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,960 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear suspensioncheck straps in poor condition

wiring loom across the front of vehicle in poor condition

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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9404 WX is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 9404 WX, 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.

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What year was 9404 WX registered?

9404 WX is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 March 1961.

Is 9404 WX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9404 WX shows 4 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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