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A223 DUF

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,125 mi
Last recorded70,125 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 DUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,125 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine steady bushes collapsed

nsf & osf floor to inner wings corroding badly

Oil leak

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,125 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine steady bushes collapsed

nsf & osf floor to inner wings corroding badly

Oil leak

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,195 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Due to body kit fitted unable to insect outer sills

Front body kit insecure

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A223 DUF is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A223 DUF, 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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A223 DUF is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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