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EOP 596D

1966 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1966 Austin Sprite14,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOP 596D
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 92,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,062 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 9,062 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 7,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake effort low

Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,891 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 7,891 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 7,777 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EOP 596D is a 1966 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EOP 596D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOP 596D registered?

EOP 596D is a 1966 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 January 1966.

Is EOP 596D safe to buy?

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