MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts defective
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts defective
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TJU 761 is a 1959 Austin Sprite in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1959 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,919 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 TJU 761, 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 67 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was TJU 761 registered?
TJU 761 is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 July 1959.
Is TJU 761 safe to buy?
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