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PRB 345K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,254 mi
Last recorded18,254 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRB 345K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 18,254 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 17,866 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 17,866 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,336 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,718 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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PRB 345K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRB 345K, 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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PRB 345K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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