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WSY 153

1958 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,409 mi
Last recorded20,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1958 Austin Sprite19,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSY 153
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 20,409 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension component cover with under seal

Pass 31 Jul 2025 19,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,527 miles

rear axel n/s upper front bush slightly displaced

slight blow around exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,205 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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WSY 153 is a 1958 Austin Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 19,400 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 WSY 153, 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 68 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSY 153 registered?

WSY 153 is a 1958 Austin Sprite, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is WSY 153 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSY 153 shows 10 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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