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NTH 214H

1970 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,845 mi
Last recorded51,845 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTH 214H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,747 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

both rear inner wings corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,691 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

both rear inner wings corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,691 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

both rear inner wings corroded

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear wheel has a noise when turning

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,533 miles

both rear lower inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,258 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

main beam tail tail not working

n/s/front suspension has slight play

o/s/f wheel loose on splines

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,124 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

main beam tail tail not working

o/s/f wheel loose on splines

speedo not illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,057 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,911 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,683 miles

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,678 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner rear wing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,474 miles

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,238 miles

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s/ king pin

thorttie pedle damaged

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 214H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NTH 214H, 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 214H registered?

NTH 214H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 7 May 1970.

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