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A530 NND

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,686 mi
Last recorded67,686 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA530 NND
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 67,686 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 67,656 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing at manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lights not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 67,028 miles

exhaust to manifold blowing slightly

front brake balance just met

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,092 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 79,089 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake efficency slightly low/adjusted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,047 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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A530 NND is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A530 NND, 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 A530 NND registered?

A530 NND is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A530 NND safe to buy?

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