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CWP 388H

1970 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,456 mi
Last recorded2,456 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 388H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 2,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 2,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 2,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 2,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 1,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 1,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 1,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 1,226 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 1,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 273 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 273 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 212 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 50 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,516 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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CWP 388H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,836 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 CWP 388H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CWP 388H registered?

CWP 388H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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