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A535 CTO

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 CTO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,237 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,411 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 88,411 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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A535 CTO is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A535 CTO, 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 A535 CTO registered?

A535 CTO is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A535 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A535 CTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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