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SOJ 109H

1970 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOJ 109H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,671 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 42,671 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

Oil leak

excesive corrosion under body

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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SOJ 109H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SOJ 109H, 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 SOJ 109H registered?

SOJ 109H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is SOJ 109H safe to buy?

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