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XLL 755

1959 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,691 mi
Last recorded9,691 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLL 755
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 9,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,420 miles

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

slight lift in truneon pins

Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,675 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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XLL 755 is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XLL 755, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLL 755 registered?

XLL 755 is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 9 July 1959.

Is XLL 755 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLL 755 shows 7 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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