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A255 PRO

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 PRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small split in nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover

Fail 26 May 2021 65,773 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low effort on both sides of rear service brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small split in nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover

Pass 13 May 2020 65,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 64,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 64,551 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 64,169 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,956 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,612 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,215 miles

nearside front suspension bump-stop rubber missing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,841 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2012 62,826 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,109 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 59,514 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2008 59,495 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2007 59,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 59,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 50,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2005 49,522 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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A255 PRO is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A255 PRO, 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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A255 PRO is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 6 March 1984.

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