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NPU 97J

1971 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,852 mi
Last recorded6,852 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPU 97J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 May 2017 6,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 6,478 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 6,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 6,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 4,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 3,045 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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NPU 97J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPU 97J, 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 NPU 97J registered?

NPU 97J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is NPU 97J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPU 97J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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