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YTO 906K

1971 Austin Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,925 mi
Last recorded88,925 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTO 906K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside gaiter small split (2.2.D.2d)

rear propshaft joint slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,296 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,677 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,667 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 84,751 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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YTO 906K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTO 906K, 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 YTO 906K registered?

YTO 906K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 16 September 1971.

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