MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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vehicle has been very heavily undersealed underneath
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front slightly corroded but not seriously weakend
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Bonnet safety catch missing
Bonnet safety catch missing
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake linkage worn,o/s/r spring eye bush deteriorated, corrosion to underbody
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRM 734K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 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 DRM 734K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of DRM 734K?
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What year was DRM 734K registered?
DRM 734K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 13 January 1972.
Is DRM 734K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRM 734K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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