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A646 LFC

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,565 mi
Last recorded50,565 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA646 LFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on edges of floors

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,319 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rusting around jacking points on sills

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,113 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both subframe mounts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear of sill slight rust

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front of sill slight rust

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osr tyre inner sidewall perishing

surface rust on edges of floors and sills and nsf inner wing starting to rust

Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,757 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osr tyre inner sidewall perishing

surface rust on edges of floors and sills and nsf inner wing starting to rust

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,288 miles

near side sill stitch welded on - customer asures me it's spot welded as per std

Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side sill stitch welded on - customer asures me it's spot welded as per std

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,824 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 43,824 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A646 LFC is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 A646 LFC, 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 A646 LFC registered?

A646 LFC is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1983.

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