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TBP 388K

1972 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 388K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,961 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,524 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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TBP 388K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 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 TBP 388K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TBP 388K registered?

TBP 388K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 23 February 1972.

Is TBP 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBP 388K shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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