MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
RPM counter does not work
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
parking brake lever comes up high
slight play in front suspension bushes
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
parking brake lever comes up high
slight play in front suspension bushes
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f antiroll bar intermitantly fouls arm on full lock!
parking brake lever comes up slightly high
slight play in front suspension kingpins
underbody slightly corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
alternator belt loose
n/s/f antiroll bar link rod fouling lower suspension arm!
parking brake lever comes up high
slight play in front suspension kingpins
throttle stickey
underbody corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PPO 944K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PPO 944K, 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 PPO 944K registered?
PPO 944K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 12 August 1971.
Is PPO 944K safe to buy?
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