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GTC 433K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,881 mi
Last recorded8,881 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTC 433K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,881 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 8,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,039 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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GTC 433K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTC 433K, 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 GTC 433K registered?

GTC 433K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is GTC 433K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTC 433K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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