CarVerify

Free Car Check

CCG 804K

1971 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,993 mi
Last recorded36,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCG 804K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,900 miles

Boot not securely locking on catch

Nearside Passenger door outer handle removed at time of test but roof permanently removed

Nearside rear underside corner corroded but not excessive at time of test

Offside Drivers door outer handle removed at time of test but roof permanently removed

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 36,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

slight corrosion underside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f fuel hoses perished in to fuel pressure regulator.

no steering lock fitted to the vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear rubber bump stops missing

suspension lowering devices fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 35,522 miles

advise slight play on both rack mounts

Fail 9 May 2011 35,522 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight play on both rack mounts

Pass 21 May 2010 34,630 miles

front coil springs have had lowering plates fitted

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
Full Austin Sprite reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CCG 804K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CCG 804K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CCG 804K?

You can check the full history of CCG 804K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CCG 804K registered?

CCG 804K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is CCG 804K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCG 804K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CCG 804K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CCG 804K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.