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98 DFD

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,618 mi
Last recorded35,618 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 DFD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2023 35,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 31,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,656 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake recording little or no effort 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
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98 DFD is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 56,347 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Sprite fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 98 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 98 DFD registered?

98 DFD is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 98 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 DFD shows 9 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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