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A519 KHP

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,320 mi
Last recorded47,320 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA519 KHP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,224cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 47,320 miles

Front floor pan corroded

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,873 miles

rear seat pad removed at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2012 32,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

rear seat pad removed at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,745 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A519 KHP is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 1,224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A519 KHP, 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 A519 KHP registered?

A519 KHP is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A519 KHP safe to buy?

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