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YWO 673J

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,762 mi
Last recorded97,762 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWO 673J
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,762 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 97,762 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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YWO 673J is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YWO 673J, 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

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What year was YWO 673J registered?

YWO 673J is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is YWO 673J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWO 673J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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