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A906 WOB

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,974 mi
Last recorded58,974 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA906 WOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,972 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,970 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 58,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,970 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,970 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 58,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,218 miles

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

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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A906 WOB is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A906 WOB, 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 A906 WOB registered?

A906 WOB is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 12 December 1983.

Is A906 WOB safe to buy?

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