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BBC 438K

1971 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,386 mi
Last recorded1,386 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 438K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2017 1,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 1,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 1,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 1,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 1,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 797 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2008 699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 647 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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BBC 438K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BBC 438K, 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 BBC 438K registered?

BBC 438K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is BBC 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBC 438K shows 9 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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