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WHE 83J

1970 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Sprite34,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHE 83J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,237 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 35,237 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 34,306 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,322 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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WHE 83J is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WHE 83J, 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 WHE 83J registered?

WHE 83J is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WHE 83J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHE 83J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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