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1972 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 11K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,808 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,542 miles

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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FOR 11K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FOR 11K, 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 FOR 11K registered?

FOR 11K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is FOR 11K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 11K 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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