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GTF 216K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,746 mi
Last recorded85,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 216K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,746 miles

corrosian started in o/s outer sill.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,221 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GTF 216K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTF 216K, 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 GTF 216K registered?

GTF 216K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is GTF 216K safe to buy?

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