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A792 UGO

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,028 mi
Last recorded68,028 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA792 UGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,028 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside has general age related corrosion in various areas

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,011 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,814 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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A792 UGO is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A792 UGO, 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 A792 UGO registered?

A792 UGO is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A792 UGO safe to buy?

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