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UMA 90J

1970 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,057 mi
Last recorded5,057 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 90J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 2,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 531 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 5 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount loose on pipe

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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UMA 90J is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMA 90J, 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 UMA 90J registered?

UMA 90J is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is UMA 90J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMA 90J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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