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A954 KHG

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA954 KHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,305 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 73,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,387 miles

car has had a colour change, from YELLO on vosa register to black metallic with silver roof

front to back batery lead needs fixing

Fail 26 Oct 2013 76,385 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front to back batery lead needs fixing

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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A954 KHG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A954 KHG, 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 A954 KHG registered?

A954 KHG is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A954 KHG safe to buy?

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