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YOB 290J

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,619 mi
Last recorded8,619 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOB 290J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2022 8,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 8,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 8,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 8,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 3,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 2,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 1,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 500 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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YOB 290J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YOB 290J, 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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What year was YOB 290J registered?

YOB 290J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 26 May 1971.

Is YOB 290J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOB 290J shows 16 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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