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WCG 64

1959 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,259 mi
Last recorded32,259 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 64
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

weld on chassis fillet cracked o/s/f.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 32,256 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

weld on chassis fillet cracked o/s/f.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,020 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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WCG 64 is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,919 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 WCG 64, 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 67 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCG 64 registered?

WCG 64 is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 4 July 1959.

Is WCG 64 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCG 64 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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