MOT Status
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410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive foward most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive foward most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
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LUR 253C is a 1965 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1965 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 30,232 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 LUR 253C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LUR 253C registered?
LUR 253C is a 1965 Austin Sprite, first registered on 15 October 1965.
Is LUR 253C safe to buy?
The MOT history for LUR 253C shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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