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GAB 623J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,295 mi
Last recorded25,295 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAB 623J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,295 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front leaf spring hanger bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,213 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,892 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safty lock missing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,523 miles

advisory's as issued before with failure certificate number 311532657131

Fail 1 Jun 2007 15,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,688 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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GAB 623J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GAB 623J, 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 GAB 623J registered?

GAB 623J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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