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HMX 492K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,248 mi
Last recorded2,248 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMX 492K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 2,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 2,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 2,180 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 2,086 miles

Park brake requires ajustment

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 1,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 1,200 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 1,200 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 880 miles

hazards lights not working

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 880 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hazards lights not working

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,379 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

some play o/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 11,244 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished

rear tyres badly perished

some play o/s/f lower trunnion

Fail 28 Jun 2016 11,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre badly perished

rear tyres badly perished

some play o/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,791 miles

rear tyres and n/s/f perished

some play front trunnions

Fail 30 Jun 2015 8,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres and n/s/f perished

some play front trunnions

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,526 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 7,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,579 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 5,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,850 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 1,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 1,974 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 842 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 836 miles

23%imbalce on front axle and all brakes squeal would recomend brake overall

propshaft rear joint worn

slight play in top and bottom swivel joints both sides

Pass 12 Jun 2006 675 miles

slight play in both front suspension lower swivel joints

slight play in steering rack on nearside

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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HMX 492K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HMX 492K, 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 HMX 492K registered?

HMX 492K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is HMX 492K safe to buy?

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