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KMT 500K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,293 mi
Last recorded24,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMT 500K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,554 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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KMT 500K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KMT 500K, 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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What year was KMT 500K registered?

KMT 500K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is KMT 500K safe to buy?

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