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FVD 554K

1972 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,583 mi
Last recorded16,583 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVD 554K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 16,583 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 27 May 2016 16,508 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 16,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb bowl gasket leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,203 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 16,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,472 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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FVD 554K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVD 554K, 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 FVD 554K registered?

FVD 554K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is FVD 554K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVD 554K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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