MOT Status
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944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear footbrake reading low
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Both rebound rubber perishing
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
both front brakes binding slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
both front brakes binding slightly
handbrake travel
rear shackle bushes perished
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Slight dampness of fuel around pump
both front d bushes on anti roll bar slight movement
front brake discs pitted
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both kingpins slight play on bushes
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both kingpins slight play on bushes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front pads slightley sticking
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?
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YAE 879J is a 1970 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1970 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,836 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 YAE 879J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of YAE 879J?
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What year was YAE 879J registered?
YAE 879J is a 1970 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is YAE 879J safe to buy?
The MOT history for YAE 879J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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