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FNN 858J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,005 mi
Last recorded30,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 858J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 30,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,819 miles

ALL tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,582 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 28,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,356 miles

n/s/front king pin and bushes worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

front no plate deteriorating

hand brake travel long

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,993 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,705 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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FNN 858J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red 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 FNN 858J, 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.

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What year was FNN 858J registered?

FNN 858J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FNN 858J safe to buy?

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