MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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
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
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
under vehicle heavilly under sealed
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
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A786 KUE registered?
A786 KUE is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1984.
Is A786 KUE safe to buy?
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