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DRF 62K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,402 mi
Last recorded1,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 62K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 1,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 1,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 1,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,701 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 99,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,475 miles

As previous advisory

Fail 11 Apr 2006 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes under bonnet are routed incorrectly.

Handbrake linkage is worn.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes require repositioning and making more secure.

Some lift in the n/s/f king pin.

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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DRF 62K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DRF 62K, 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 DRF 62K registered?

DRF 62K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 9 September 1971.

Is DRF 62K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 62K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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