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AHA 674J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 674J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,606 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 79,490 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 79,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 78,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,919 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,829 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,829 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 78,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 77,814 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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AHA 674J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHA 674J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHA 674J registered?

AHA 674J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is AHA 674J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHA 674J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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