MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to underside
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
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)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of BAF 527K?
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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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