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HUL 765K

1971 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUL 765K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,594 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 60,590 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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HUL 765K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in White 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 HUL 765K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HUL 765K?

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What year was HUL 765K registered?

HUL 765K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is HUL 765K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUL 765K 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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