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GVW 755H

1970 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,080 mi
Last recorded13,080 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 755H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,080 miles

front registration letters fixed to black mesh not solid background

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,254 miles

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

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

rear hardy spicer joint has slight play

stain of petrol at union where pipe goes into tank

Fail 9 May 2014 11,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear hardy spicer joint has slight play

stain of petrol at union where pipe goes into tank

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 10,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,825 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 9,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,264 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GVW 755H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,836 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 GVW 755H, 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 56 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 GVW 755H registered?

GVW 755H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 9 February 1970.

Is GVW 755H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVW 755H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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