MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Cluch and brake pedal rubbers worn
Corrosion in boot floor
Offside rear seat belt incorrectly fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
Corrosion in boot floor
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear seat belt not fitted correctly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A566 SWS is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 56,347 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A566 SWS, 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 A566 SWS registered?
A566 SWS is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 3 January 1984.
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