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CHT 263J

1971 Austin Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,510 mi
Last recorded33,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 263J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 33,510 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 33,510 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 33,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 32,497 miles

o/s front king pin as slit play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,341 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,356 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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CHT 263J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CHT 263J, 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

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What year was CHT 263J registered?

CHT 263J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 15 June 1971.

Is CHT 263J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHT 263J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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