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EBW 476

1973 Austin Sprite

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,031 mi
Last recorded11,031 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 476
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2018 11,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in steering joint

Pass 8 Sep 2017 9,293 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush has slight lift. (2.5.A.3a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 7,621 miles

Offside Front Tread wearing low on inside edge.

Slight play in n/s steering rack joint.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 5,947 miles

slight play in steering rack joints.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 1,437 miles

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,866 miles

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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EBW 476 is a 1973 Austin Sprite in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBW 476, 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 53 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBW 476 registered?

EBW 476 is a 1973 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is EBW 476 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 476 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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