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HMM 339K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,830 mi
Last recorded18,830 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMM 339K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,830 miles

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

Oil leak minor ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear (2.7.4)

o/s/f brake hose,, advise positioning

transmission slightly noisy

vehicle in "excellent" condition

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise positioning of o/s/f brake hose

minor oil leak

vehicle in "Excellent" condition

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front brake hose close to fouling on lock

Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front brake hose close to fouling on lock

Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

minor oil leak

vehicle in "excellent" general condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,637 miles

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

Oil leak

offside handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

offside headlamp beam image slightly deminished

vehicle in excellent condition

Pass 17 May 2011 15,739 miles

co and hc exhuast emission readings slightly high

offside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than nearside

vehicle in overall "excellent" condition

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear handbrake and footbrake performance lower than nearside

Fail 7 Sep 2009 15,475 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside headlamp beam image slight deminished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

steering rack mounts have slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

steering rack mounts have slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,081 miles

re-enforced brake hoses fitted allround

steering rack mounting bushes perished

vehicle general condition,is very very good

Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

re-enforced brake hoses fitted allround

steering rack mounting bushes perished

vehicle general condition,is very very good

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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HMM 339K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HMM 339K, 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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HMM 339K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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