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FEA 638K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,434 mi
Last recorded7,434 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 638K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 7,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 7,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,052 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,119 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 5,116 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,909 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 3,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front panel coroded

osr check strap broken

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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FEA 638K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FEA 638K, 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

How do I check the history of FEA 638K?

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What year was FEA 638K registered?

FEA 638K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is FEA 638K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEA 638K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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