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LSJ 434

1998 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,996 mi
Last recorded84,996 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSJ 434
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 84,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 84,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,233 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 82,605 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 82,605 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,575 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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LSJ 434 is a 1998 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LSJ 434, 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 28 years old, this Austin Sprite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LSJ 434 registered?

LSJ 434 is a 1998 Austin Sprite, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is LSJ 434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSJ 434 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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