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BHP 609K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,629 mi
Last recorded23,629 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 609K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shockers appear to be slightly weak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,409 miles

front panel corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,828 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,771 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,612 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,730 miles

N/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,428 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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BHP 609K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 BHP 609K, 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 BHP 609K registered?

BHP 609K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is BHP 609K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHP 609K 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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