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ARL 326K

1972 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,142 mi
Last recorded14,142 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 326K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,272 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,542 miles

replace rear check strap bolts

Fail 26 May 2009 7,528 miles

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust emissions.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand/park-brake travel.

nearside & offside rear spring shackle nuts, (just locked!).

nearside & offside rear top check strap bolts, (long!).

Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,598 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 5,582 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 3,337 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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ARL 326K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARL 326K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ARL 326K registered?

ARL 326K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ARL 326K safe to buy?

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