MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard lights not working
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/s and o/s slight difficult to rotate by hand (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe,rear n/s and o/s mounting area,not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged N/s and o/s slight deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A456 SOU is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 A456 SOU, 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 A456 SOU registered?
A456 SOU is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 29 November 1983.
Is A456 SOU safe to buy?
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