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HYT 727K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,682 mi
Last recorded53,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYT 727K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,982 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,336 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front trunnions have some lift

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,907 miles

some lift in both front lower trunnions

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 44,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,470 miles

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise corrosion appearing around nearside inner rear boot floor to naxle arch area

advise general areas of repair unable to detain total aspect of repair due to seam seal;er underseal etc

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 42,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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HYT 727K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYT 727K, 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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HYT 727K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 December 1971.

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