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PPO 944K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,773 mi
Last recorded16,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 944K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 16,773 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,573 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 16,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

RPM counter does not work

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,384 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,172 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 16,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,980 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 15,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,012 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 15,012 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 14,908 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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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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PPO 944K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 12 August 1971.

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