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JPC 641K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,941 mi
Last recorded10,941 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPC 641K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 10,941 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 10,818 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 10,811 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 10,498 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 10,491 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,967 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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JPC 641K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JPC 641K, 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

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What year was JPC 641K registered?

JPC 641K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is JPC 641K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPC 641K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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