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HSV 659

1985 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,520 mi
Last recorded14,520 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 659
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel arch inner panel corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 14,512 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel arch inner panel corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,670 miles

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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HSV 659 is a 1985 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSV 659, 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 41 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HSV 659 registered?

HSV 659 is a 1985 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is HSV 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSV 659 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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