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VGB 388H

1970 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGB 388H
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,868 miles

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

brake travel getting towards excesive

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,438 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 92,422 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,407 miles

slight play in both front king pin bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VGB 388H is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VGB 388H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGB 388H registered?

VGB 388H is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is VGB 388H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGB 388H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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