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HRF 423K

1972 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,554 mi
Last recorded9,554 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 423K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 9,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush inner (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 9,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush inner (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ignition switch faulty

Fail 16 Aug 2021 9,529 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ignition switch faulty

Pass 21 Aug 2020 9,511 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunions slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 9,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint to manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper 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))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint to manifold slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened handbrake clevis joint slight play (1.1.15 (b))

ignition switch faulty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 9,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 9,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,211 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,761 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,578 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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HRF 423K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRF 423K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HRF 423K registered?

HRF 423K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 16 March 1972.

Is HRF 423K safe to buy?

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