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NTH 193H

1970 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,784 mi
Last recorded4,784 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTH 193H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 4,784 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 4,762 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2018 4,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2017 4,589 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight up/down play

Pass 10 May 2016 4,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin has slight up/down (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 4,047 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight up/down play

Pass 6 May 2014 3,589 miles

n/s/f suspension trunion has slight up and down play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,231 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lift in left hand front suspension joints

Fail 15 Apr 2013 3,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lift in left hand front suspension joints

Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,144 miles

1. light damage in l/h front wheel.2.wear in hand brake compensator.

Pass 5 May 2011 2,912 miles

1. lift in l/h king pin

Pass 10 May 2010 2,664 miles

light wear in rear axle handbrake linkages rods.

Pass 12 May 2009 2,486 miles

wear in l/h front wheel bearing 2. light corrosion on fuel tank and suspension members

Fail 7 May 2009 2,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

wear in l/h front wheel bearing 2. light corrosion on fuel tank and suspension members

Pass 7 May 2008 1,507 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 773 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

1. light wear in l/h front wheel bearing 2.wear in hand brake comensetor

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 99,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 99,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

1.wear in hand brake linqages 2.light rummble in l/h front wheel bearing 3front exhaust leaking

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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NTH 193H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NTH 193H, 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 NTH 193H registered?

NTH 193H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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