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VSL 827

1961 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,157 mi
Last recorded3,157 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 827
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2016 3,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 3,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 2,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 1,834 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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VSL 827 is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 VSL 827, 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 65 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSL 827 registered?

VSL 827 is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 21 June 1961.

Is VSL 827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSL 827 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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