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SAM 151H

1970 Austin Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,158 mi
Last recorded18,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 151H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,158 miles

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,731 miles

corrosion to underside suspension, and steering items

Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,666 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in suspension joints

Fail 30 Jul 2019 17,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in suspension joints

Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,763 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,969 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 15,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,172 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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SAM 151H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,836 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 SAM 151H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAM 151H registered?

SAM 151H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is SAM 151H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 151H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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