MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,396 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust blow by manifold
o/s damper locking device
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust blow by manifold
o/s damper locking device
front exhaust slight leak
general corrosion to floor and sills
handbrake travel
nearside suspension unit mounting area corrosion
offside front wishbone
rear leaf spring bushes
seat mountings
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front exhaust slight leak
general corrosion to floor and sill
handbrake travel
nearside suspension unit mounting area corrosion
rear leaf spring bushes
seat mountings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside seat mounts
possible leak from fuel tank area
slight play in lower suspension joints
offside seat mounts
possible leak from fuel tank area
slight play in lower suspension joints
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
main beam tell tail missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
main beam tell tail missing
Oil leak
slight play in both front suspension joints
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MDY 431J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MDY 431J, 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 MDY 431J registered?
MDY 431J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 25 March 1971.
Is MDY 431J safe to buy?
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