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FPL 804J

1971 Austin Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,374 mi
Last recorded42,374 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 804J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,321 miles

advanced corrosion o/s and n/s front brake hose ferrals

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,973 miles

some lift in o/s front trunnion

vehicle listing to o/s

Fail 5 Mar 2013 41,973 miles

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

some lift in o/s front trunnion

vehicle listing to o/s

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,918 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 41,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,809 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,809 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,754 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,754 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,464 miles

exhaust mount weak at center

slight play o/s/f upper balljoint

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,380 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,380 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front & rear suspension corroded

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

some underbody corrosion

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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FPL 804J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FPL 804J, 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 FPL 804J registered?

FPL 804J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is FPL 804J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPL 804J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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