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HTC 151K

1971 Austin Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,735 mi
Last recorded15,735 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTC 151K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 15,735 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,245 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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HTC 151K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange 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 HTC 151K, 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 HTC 151K registered?

HTC 151K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is HTC 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTC 151K 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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