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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front wheel arch inner panel corroded
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)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HSV 659?
You can check the full history of HSV 659 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does HSV 659 have outstanding finance?
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