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A394 PBH

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,673 mi
Last recorded91,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA394 PBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,673 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,631 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,630 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,641 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,588 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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A394 PBH is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A394 PBH, 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 A394 PBH registered?

A394 PBH is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 15 February 1984.

Is A394 PBH safe to buy?

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