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GYN 149J

1971 Austin Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,808 mi
Last recorded18,808 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 149J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 18,808 miles

advise check tightness of u bolts n/s/r

Fail 3 May 2017 18,803 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure lower lock tab undone (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure rack mounting loose (2.2.B.1a)

advise check tightness of u bolts n/s/r

Pass 10 May 2016 18,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,781 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 16,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 12,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,631 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,918 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 5,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GYN 149J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GYN 149J, 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 GYN 149J registered?

GYN 149J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is GYN 149J safe to buy?

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