MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust loose at front fixing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
as per mot
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust insecure on clamps
sharp bracket on bumper
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
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MJL 892H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1970 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,836 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 MJL 892H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MJL 892H registered?
MJL 892H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.
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