MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central side skirts fitted
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front top dust cover starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front both front headlight aims on higher limits
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight surface rust on front floor
Offside Front slight surface rust on front floor
Offside Front steering arm gatior cracked
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom front lower dust cover starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front doors flushed (no outer handles)
windows open at time of test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A842 XWG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A842 XWG, 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 A842 XWG registered?
A842 XWG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 17 November 1983.
Is A842 XWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A842 XWG shows 9 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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