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AKE 375J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,038 mi
Last recorded35,038 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 375J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 35,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 34,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 33,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,450 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AKE 375J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKE 375J, 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 AKE 375J registered?

AKE 375J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AKE 375J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 375J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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