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SCE 393K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

829 mi
Last recorded829 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCE 393K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 824 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 563 miles

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

OSR Tyre has uneven treadwear

Pass 18 Jun 2013 561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 99,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 97,129 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 96,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 95,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 95,315 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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SCE 393K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SCE 393K, 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 SCE 393K registered?

SCE 393K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is SCE 393K safe to buy?

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