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A875 UGH

1984 Austin Mini Sprite

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Sprite56,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA875 UGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak gearbox selector ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator cable sticky

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator cable sticky

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,114 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point and floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,079 miles

Oil leak

various corrosion under body

Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

various corrosion under body

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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A875 UGH is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A875 UGH, 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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A875 UGH is a 1984 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A875 UGH safe to buy?

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