MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play front both sides [ trunions ] (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play front both sides [ trunions ] (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
oil leaks
wipers and washers poor
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear lower back pannel corroeded
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear lower back pannel corroeded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet cable insecure
exhaust front pipe blowing[joint]
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DEH 639J is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 DEH 639J, 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 DEH 639J registered?
DEH 639J is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is DEH 639J safe to buy?
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