MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n s wiper torn at ends
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
n s wiper torn at ends
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBB 72J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DBB 72J, 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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How do I check the history of DBB 72J?
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What year was DBB 72J registered?
DBB 72J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 22 June 1971.
Is DBB 72J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBB 72J shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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