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DTC 382J

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

869 mi
Last recorded869 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTC 382J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 958 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 958 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 843 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 680 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 551 miles

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

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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DTC 382J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DTC 382J, 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 DTC 382J registered?

DTC 382J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is DTC 382J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTC 382J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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