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GBJ 689J

1971 Austin Sprite

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,048 mi
Last recorded1,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 689J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 1,048 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,033 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight wear/lift

Pass 20 Jun 2016 854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 2 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Jun 2015 1 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch master cylinder cylinder low fluid and slave cylinder leaking

main beam warning light not working

oil leak on engine and gearbox

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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GBJ 689J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GBJ 689J, 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 GBJ 689J registered?

GBJ 689J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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