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AOP 208K

1971 Austin Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,011 mi
Last recorded30,011 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOP 208K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,848 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,549 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,570 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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AOP 208K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AOP 208K, 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 AOP 208K registered?

AOP 208K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 15 December 1971.

Is AOP 208K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOP 208K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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