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A318 HUE

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,431 mi
Last recorded57,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA318 HUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,431 miles

Coolant leak appears to be from side of engine ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 57,360 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,886 miles

all tyres close to the limit and cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,851 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,176 miles

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

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

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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A318 HUE is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A318 HUE, 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 A318 HUE registered?

A318 HUE is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A318 HUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A318 HUE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A318 HUE have outstanding finance?

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