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XNR 766J

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,526 mi
Last recorded18,526 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNR 766J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,526 miles

Drivers wiper slightly torn

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,471 miles

o/s wiper slightly torn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,253 miles

o/s wiper slightly torn

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 18,142 miles

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

little reserve travel on parking brake

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,039 miles

engine and gearbox oil leak

o/s front and o/s rear tyres cracking

o/s wiper very slightly torn

spare tyre soft

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,981 miles

nearside front lower suspension bush worn boarder line pass

Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,976 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower suspension bush worn boarder line pass

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,872 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,869 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,609 miles

floor sills chassis heavily coated

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,411 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 17,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension bushs poor

Slight perrishing on tyres

Slight play in nearside front suspension linkage

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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XNR 766J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNR 766J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XNR 766J?

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What year was XNR 766J registered?

XNR 766J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is XNR 766J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNR 766J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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