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A583 HDD

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,326 mi
Last recorded60,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 HDD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,326 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,922 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,922 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,471 miles

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

bonnet safety catch missing

steering rack is worn o/s

Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet safety catch missing

steering rack is worn o/s

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,705 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 57,705 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.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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A583 HDD is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A583 HDD, 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 A583 HDD registered?

A583 HDD is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 29 October 1983.

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