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129 EWV

1958 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77 mi
Last recorded77 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1958 Austin Sprite19,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration129 EWV
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front coil springs slight surface rusting

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight cracking to steering wheel

Pass 9 May 2011 67 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight cracking to steering wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2011 67 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight cracking to steering wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside rear slight surface cracking ok at time of test

slight oil leak rear axle pinon seal

Fail 9 Apr 2010 67 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front and rear tyres cracking on surface

slight oil leak rear axle pinon seal

Pass 2 May 2009 66 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on surface

Fail 1 May 2009 66 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside front tyre cracking on surface

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66 miles

front nearside and offside also rear offside tyres surface cracking ok at time of test

nearside front wheel very slighty distorted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 66 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front nearside and offside also rear offside tyres surface cracking ok at time of test

nearside front wheel very slighty distorted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking ok at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2006 66 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slight crack ok 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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129 EWV is a 1958 Austin Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1958 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 19,400 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 129 EWV, 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 68 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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129 EWV is a 1958 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1958.

Is 129 EWV safe to buy?

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