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ECG 211D

1966 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,905 mi
Last recorded49,905 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1966 Austin Sprite14,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 211D
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 49,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,459 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 49,459 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 46,963 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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ECG 211D is a 1966 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 14,903 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 ECG 211D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECG 211D registered?

ECG 211D is a 1966 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 February 1966.

Is ECG 211D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECG 211D shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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