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LUR 253C

1965 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

410 mi
Last recorded410 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1965 Austin Sprite30,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUR 253C
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 410 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2024 74 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,891 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 90,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,521 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,490 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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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?

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