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CRD 451K

1972 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,322 mi
Last recorded15,322 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRD 451K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 15,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,283 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2009 13,561 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight underbodsy corrosion

windscreen washers poor

Pass 6 May 2008 12,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,614 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 10,453 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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CRD 451K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 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 CRD 451K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRD 451K registered?

CRD 451K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 31 January 1972.

Is CRD 451K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRD 451K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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