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GBB 534K

1972 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,268 mi
Last recorded8,268 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBB 534K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 8,268 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 8,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 8,160 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside floor corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 28 Jun 2006 8,112 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside floor corroded not ithin a prescribed area

Fail 16 Jun 2006 8,080 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside floor corroded not within a prescribed area

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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GBB 534K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GBB 534K, 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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GBB 534K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 7 April 1972.

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