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WOX 379J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,273 mi
Last recorded40,273 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOX 379J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,273 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 40,273 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing lower arm front bolt/nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,904 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,775 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,558 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,316 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,235 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,656 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 38,654 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,549 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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WOX 379J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 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 WOX 379J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WOX 379J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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