MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear axle corroded
Rear axle strap mounting corroded
Offside rear( front ) spring hanger mounting point showing signs of corrosion
Rear shackle bushes detoriating
Slight play in both suspension trunnions
slight movement in front kingpins
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight corrosion around rear leaf spring check straps
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DUY 997J is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DUY 997J, 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 DUY 997J registered?
DUY 997J is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 4 August 1970.
Is DUY 997J safe to buy?
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