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HPF 500K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPF 500K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 10,000 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 10,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 10,000 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing , both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing ,both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2017 10,000 miles

exhaust blow manifold area

exhaust mount near the rear lose and rattling

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2017 10,000 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust blow manifold area

exhaust mount near the rear lose and rattling

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,000 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 10,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid could not find (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,899 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 9,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,517 miles

had to move fuses to make lights work

throttle pedal sticky

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,317 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 8,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,470 miles

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK !!

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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HPF 500K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HPF 500K, 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 HPF 500K registered?

HPF 500K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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