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UEY 679L

1972 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

915 mi
Last recorded915 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 679L
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 800 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,447 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear no plate outer trim starting to detach. nearside passenger door lower hinge bodywork corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 92,962 miles

B0TH REAR BRAKES BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY AND WEAR IN O/S FRONT TOP TRUNION

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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UEY 679L is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UEY 679L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEY 679L?

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What year was UEY 679L registered?

UEY 679L is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is UEY 679L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 679L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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