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NDY 508K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,725 mi
Last recorded96,725 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDY 508K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 96,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

prop shaft front u/j badly worn*****

Pass 23 May 2011 96,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 96,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

offside seat belt frayed

some smoke emmision visible

Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,893 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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NDY 508K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDY 508K, 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 NDY 508K registered?

NDY 508K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is NDY 508K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDY 508K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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