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LWE 346K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,346 mi
Last recorded14,346 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 346K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,346 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 14,182 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 14,006 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 13,680 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 13,669 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most mounting (boot floor) (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 13,103 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 12,692 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,013 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 12,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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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LWE 346K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWE 346K, 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 LWE 346K registered?

LWE 346K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is LWE 346K safe to buy?

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