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A673 FPA

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,913 mi
Last recorded41,913 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA673 FPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,913 miles

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2021 41,731 miles

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Underside has been waxed

Pass 24 Feb 2019 41,569 miles

Rear sub frame weak

Rear valance corroded

The underside has been waxed

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,220 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,031 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,950 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 39,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A673 FPA is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A673 FPA, 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 A673 FPA registered?

A673 FPA is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A673 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A673 FPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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