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WLT 532

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLT 532
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 70,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,335 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,460 miles

165/70r10

travel on foot pedal

Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

165/70r10

travel on foot pedal

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,406 miles

165/70r10

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,476 miles

165/70r10

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,061 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,444 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,845 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 60,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,395 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil warning light on at idle

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,949 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake recording little or no effort 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
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WLT 532 is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Sprite fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLT 532, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLT 532 registered?

WLT 532 is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 14 November 1983.

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