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VON 540J

1970 Austin Sprite

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVON 540J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,521 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,441 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,948 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 79,948 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,315 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 79,081 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,775 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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VON 540J is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VON 540J, 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

How do I check the history of VON 540J?

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What year was VON 540J registered?

VON 540J is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is VON 540J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VON 540J shows 16 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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