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KGT 491K

1971 Austin Sprite

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,097 mi
Last recorded38,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGT 491K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 38,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 38,077 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 38,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,714 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 37,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,802 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 36,802 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 35,833 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 35,833 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 35,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2010 34,506 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2009 33,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,092 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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KGT 491K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KGT 491K, 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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KGT 491K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 26 October 1971.

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