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LRF 815K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRF 815K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 74,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 73,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,522 miles

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slighty rough when rotated

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

brake pedal is spongy possibly has air in the system

engine oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 72,522 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps need adjustment (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not aiming at windscreen (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, next to leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slighty rough when rotated

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

brake pedal is spongy possibly has air in the system

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,869 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 71,826 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 71,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,824 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,608 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play present in steering rack and also play at steering wheel

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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LRF 815K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRF 815K, 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 LRF 815K registered?

LRF 815K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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