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HPD 86K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 86K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,879 miles

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

offside floor to sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2008 83,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside floor to sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,128 miles

offside side light lense cracked

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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HPD 86K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPD 86K, 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 HPD 86K registered?

HPD 86K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is HPD 86K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPD 86K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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