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OJY 887K

1971 Austin Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 887K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,491 miles

Lift in both kingpins

Nearside rear spring u-bolts may be loose

Some corrosion in rear valance

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,473 miles

Lift in both kingpins

Nearside rear u bolts may be loose

Fail 18 Jul 2013 52,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,427 miles

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

Some front panel corrosion

Some king pin lift

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,891 miles

Some damage to offside front roll bar link

Some play and lift in kingpins

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,693 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2007 51,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,536 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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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.

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OJY 887K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 September 1971.

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