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A786 KUE

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,248 mi
Last recorded2,248 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA786 KUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 2,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 1,634 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 1,613 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 913 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 386 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 99,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 99,262 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 98,582 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 98,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,309 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,294 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake linkage catching on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,054 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front brake hose small twist

o/s n/s front inner wings & floors including both outer sills/floors and rear floor ends heavily painted/sealed- not possible to check for repairs

o/s n/s outer sills & rear floor ends heavily painted/sealed - not possible to check for repairs

rear brake pipes & rear subframe heavily painted

welding repairs sealed

Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,054 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front brake hose small twist

o/s n/s front inner wings & floors including both outer sills/floors and rear floor ends heavily painted/sealed- not possible to check for repairs

o/s n/s outer sills & rear floor ends heavily painted/sealed - not possible to check for repairs

rear brake pipes & rear subframe heavily painted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,808 miles

under vehicle heavilly under sealed

Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,808 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

under vehicle heavilly under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 88,961 miles

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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A786 KUE is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A786 KUE, 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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A786 KUE is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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