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A59 JHA

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,138 mi
Last recorded66,138 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA59 JHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 63,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,357 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.o/s boot floor & n/s/fr floor corroding †2.Slight exhaust blow front section †3.Slight play in steering rack †4.Front no. plate cracked

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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A59 JHA is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A59 JHA, 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 A59 JHA registered?

A59 JHA is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A59 JHA safe to buy?

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