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A581 PEW

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,683 mi
Last recorded14,683 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA581 PEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 14,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 14,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 14,321 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,486 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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A581 PEW is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A581 PEW, 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 A581 PEW registered?

A581 PEW is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A581 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A581 PEW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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