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TUT 434H

1970 Austin Sprite

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,671 mi
Last recorded16,671 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 434H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 16,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 16,195 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,195 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary front number plate fitted if removed the original does not conform to current requirements

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 15,067 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,767 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,535 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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TUT 434H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TUT 434H, 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 TUT 434H registered?

TUT 434H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is TUT 434H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUT 434H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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