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A180 XAF

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

76 mi
Last recorded76 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 XAF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2010 76 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and hole in offside front lower inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

corrosion to both a pillers around window

corrosion to both floor pans

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to bulkhead by steering mount

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

plastic wheel arch covers fitted front and rear

throttle sticking

various patch repairs to offside floor pan

Fail 17 Oct 2006 50 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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A180 XAF is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A180 XAF, 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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A180 XAF is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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