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ETC 352J

1971 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,281 mi
Last recorded13,281 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETC 352J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 13,095 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,920 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 12,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,382 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,917 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 11,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,438 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 8,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking 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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ETC 352J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ETC 352J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETC 352J registered?

ETC 352J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is ETC 352J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETC 352J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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