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CUD 313K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,879 mi
Last recorded11,879 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 313K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 10,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 10,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 9,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 7,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 6,324 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 6,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 5,258 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 3,957 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 2,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 1,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 1,552 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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CUD 313K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CUD 313K, 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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What year was CUD 313K registered?

CUD 313K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is CUD 313K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUD 313K shows 16 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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