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JSV 310

1984 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

709 mi
Last recorded709 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 310
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 709 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 996 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 996 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 966 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 966 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 561 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 532 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 475 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 475 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 449 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 447 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f floor

Fail 4 Aug 2006 298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f floor rusty

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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JSV 310 is a 1984 Austin Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JSV 310, 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 42 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JSV 310 registered?

JSV 310 is a 1984 Austin Sprite, first registered on 19 March 1984.

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