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ARL 719K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

699 mi
Last recorded699 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 719K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,975 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 32,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Advise slight bind O/S/R brake.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 32,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,596 miles

Brake pedal travel.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,613 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,613 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 719K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ARL 719K, 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 ARL 719K registered?

ARL 719K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 29 September 1971.

Is ARL 719K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARL 719K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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