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EYE 253J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,556 mi
Last recorded30,556 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 253J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 30,556 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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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EYE 253J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYE 253J, 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 EYE 253J registered?

EYE 253J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is EYE 253J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYE 253J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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