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YXC 652K

1972 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,577 mi
Last recorded35,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Austin Sprite16,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXC 652K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 35,577 miles

slight blow exhaust joint

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,476 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,638 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,626 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)

play in nearside steering

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,746 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 21,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,252 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,158 miles

extensive weld to vehicle structure appeared ok at test.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,503 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,491 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding repairs to several underbody structural sections, efficient at time of test.

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

slight lift in both front vertical links, efficient at time of test.

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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YXC 652K is a 1972 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 16,896 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 YXC 652K, 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 54 years old, this Austin Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YXC 652K registered?

YXC 652K is a 1972 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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