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AOL 380K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,941 mi
Last recorded43,941 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOL 380K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,730 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 36,502 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 35,892 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,873 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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AOL 380K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AOL 380K, 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 AOL 380K registered?

AOL 380K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 September 1971.

Is AOL 380K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOL 380K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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