CarVerify

Free Car Check

JHS 141K

1972 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,521 mi
Last recorded1,521 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHS 141K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 1,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 1,249 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 1,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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
Full Austin Sprite reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JHS 141K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHS 141K, 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

How do I check the history of JHS 141K?

You can check the full history of JHS 141K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JHS 141K registered?

JHS 141K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is JHS 141K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHS 141K 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.

Does JHS 141K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JHS 141K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.