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ONY 561E

1978 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONY 561E
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 69,462 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

Nearside Front shockabsorber weak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,397 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,320 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,020 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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ONY 561E is a 1978 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ONY 561E, 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 48 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ONY 561E?

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What year was ONY 561E registered?

ONY 561E is a 1978 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ONY 561E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONY 561E shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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