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BAF 527K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 527K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,658 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside front chassis areas

corrosion to sill areas

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,890 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 88,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,819 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,816 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front flexi brake hose rubbing against retaining bracket

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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BAF 527K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BAF 527K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAF 527K registered?

BAF 527K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is BAF 527K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAF 527K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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