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FCR 911L

1972 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

12,988 mi
Last recorded12,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 911L
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,988 miles

oil leaks

slight play both front wheels

Fail 22 Jun 2018 12,988 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre outer edge

oil leaks

oil on min

slight play both front wheels

Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,751 miles

n/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r side light colour

oil leak

rear valance

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2017 12,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r side light colour

oil leak

rear valance

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,392 miles

n/s/f suspension bushes

Fail 21 Jun 2016 12,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

heavy oil leak

n/s/f suspension bushes

o/s/r floor side corroded and holed

o/s/r lens loose

Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 12,000 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f chassis

n/s/f suspension bump stop

o/s/f door bottom hinge screw missing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,969 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 11,969 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket

Pass 10 Aug 2013 11,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 11,471 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,514 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,502 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,020 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 8,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FCR 911L is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 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 FCR 911L, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FCR 911L registered?

FCR 911L is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is FCR 911L safe to buy?

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