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BUX 394B

1964 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,410 mi
Last recorded7,410 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1964 Austin Sprite69,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUX 394B
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 7,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,854 miles

ACCELERATOR PEDAL MISSING

FAN BELT LOOSE

Oil leak

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

SIDEWALL CRACKED ON O/S/F TYRE

Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,797 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 6,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 6,629 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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BUX 394B is a 1964 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1964 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 69,523 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 BUX 394B, 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 62 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUX 394B registered?

BUX 394B is a 1964 Austin Sprite, first registered on 16 September 1964.

Is BUX 394B safe to buy?

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