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A816 RYB

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA816 RYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,062 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 42,019 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,283 miles

both n/s & o/s/f tyres close to wear bars

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,384 miles

general underbody corrosion

hazard lights slightly poor in operation

o/s indicator switch slightly poor in operation

slight movement in o/s/r radious arm

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,819 miles

rear subframe corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2012 35,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear subframe corroding

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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A816 RYB is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A816 RYB, 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 A816 RYB registered?

A816 RYB is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 9 January 1984.

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