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HYX 318K

1972 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,914 mi
Last recorded17,914 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 318K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 16,185 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 16,185 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,079 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 76,071 miles

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 15,981 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 15,333 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes binding slightly

Prop shaft bolts of uneaqual length and have no locking washers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 14,555 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 14,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,348 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 12,931 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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HYX 318K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 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 HYX 318K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYX 318K registered?

HYX 318K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is HYX 318K safe to buy?

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