MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
bonnet fixings modified - still secure
underside has surface rust in places (floor area) not excessive
underside has various welding repairs in places
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
Oil leak ()
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
Oil leak ()
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A697 MKL is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A697 MKL, 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 A697 MKL registered?
A697 MKL is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 December 1983.
Is A697 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A697 MKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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