MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Lift in both kingpins
Nearside rear spring u-bolts may be loose
Some corrosion in rear valance
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Lift in both kingpins
Nearside rear u bolts may be loose
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Lift in both kingpins
Nearside rear u bolts may be loose
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Some front panel corrosion
Some king pin lift
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Some lift in kingpins
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Some lift in kingpins
Some damage to offside front roll bar link
Some play and lift in kingpins
Clutch slave cylinder weeping slightly.Slightly high tickover.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Both rack gaiters heavily prished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
OJY 887K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OJY 887K, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OJY 887K?
You can check the full history of OJY 887K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OJY 887K registered?
OJY 887K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 September 1971.
Is OJY 887K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OJY 887K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OJY 887K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OJY 887K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.