MOT Status
ValidMileage
58,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise play in front trunnions
advise play front trunnions
slight play front suspension
slight play front suspension
advise play front suspension
slight play front suspension
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
indicators flashing fast
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
indicators flashing fast
slight lift in both king pins
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
freeplay in offside front suspension joints
front led lamps flash with indicators
indicator flashing rate very high
nearside rear wheel arch rusted at front inner by sill
offside rear wheel arch front inner wing has fibre glass on it by sill
slight binding of rear brakes
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
freeplay in offside front suspension joints
front led lamps flash with indicators
indicator flashing rate very high
nearside rear wheel arch rusted at front inner by sill
offside rear wheel arch front inner wing has fibre glass on it by sill
slight binding of rear brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brakes binding slightly
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRU 416K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 BRU 416K, 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 BRU 416K?
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What year was BRU 416K registered?
BRU 416K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 12 November 1971.
Is BRU 416K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRU 416K shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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