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A13 ORX

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,683 mi
Last recorded75,683 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 ORX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,683 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,486 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 63,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,424 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 57,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front flooring corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jan 2008 3,069 miles

handbrake is high but still has a reserve

slight play in front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2005 1,404 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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A13 ORX is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,331 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 A13 ORX, 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 43 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 A13 ORX registered?

A13 ORX is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A13 ORX safe to buy?

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