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A628 SHW

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA628 SHW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,933 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s outer sill holed but not within

o/s floor holed but not within

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,772 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 4 Aug 2008 63,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f floor holed but not within 12 inches of a prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,478 miles

n/s/f floor holed but not within 12 inches of a prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,321 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A628 SHW is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A628 SHW, 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 A628 SHW registered?

A628 SHW is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 25 November 1983.

Is A628 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A628 SHW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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