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PBG 780K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,434 mi
Last recorded12,434 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 780K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 12,434 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil misting from hub seal

Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,670 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,496 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,182 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 11,182 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,365 miles

After market alloy wheels fitted

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non standerd seat belts fitted.

Uprated brake hoses fitted

Uprated suspension fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 10,365 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

After market alloy wheels fitted

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non standerd seat belts fitted.

Uprated brake hoses fitted

Uprated suspension fitted.

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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PBG 780K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PBG 780K, 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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What year was PBG 780K registered?

PBG 780K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 5 August 1971.

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