MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
very slight oil leak from engine/gearbox
very slight oil leak from engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive ajusted (7.3.B.1a)
very slight oil leak from engine
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear exhaust box deteriorated [rust and very small hole]
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust box deteriorated [rust and very small hole]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A357 LFR is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 A357 LFR, 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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What year was A357 LFR registered?
A357 LFR is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1984.
Is A357 LFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A357 LFR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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