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AKP 250K

1971 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,566 mi
Last recorded11,566 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKP 250K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,232 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 10,724 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight play in off side front suspension trunion.

Pass 1 May 2015 10,724 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in off side front suspension trunion.

Pass 2 May 2014 9,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,845 miles

near side front shock absober not very efficient.

slight play in near side front suspension trunion.

Pass 18 May 2012 7,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,673 miles

front brakes have slight bind.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,396 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 7,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,200 miles

rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 22 May 2008 6,991 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 6,981 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,259 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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AKP 250K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AKP 250K, 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 AKP 250K registered?

AKP 250K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 September 1971.

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