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VCV 46H

1970 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,579 mi
Last recorded15,579 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCV 46H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,579 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,761 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 14,761 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,980 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 13,967 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

underside of car covered in under seal

Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 13,206 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VCV 46H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VCV 46H, 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 VCV 46H registered?

VCV 46H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is VCV 46H safe to buy?

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