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TRA 680K

1972 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,967 mi
Last recorded1,967 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 680K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 1,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 1,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 1,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 1,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 90,094 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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TRA 680K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TRA 680K, 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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How do I check the history of TRA 680K?

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What year was TRA 680K registered?

TRA 680K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is TRA 680K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 680K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TRA 680K have outstanding finance?

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