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3918 HN

1961 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,656 mi
Last recorded3,656 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Sprite35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3918 HN
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2017 3,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 3,301 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 2,831 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 2,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 1,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 1,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 1,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 1,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 1,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 818 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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3918 HN is a 1961 Austin Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 3918 HN, 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 65 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3918 HN registered?

3918 HN is a 1961 Austin Sprite, first registered on 9 March 1961.

Is 3918 HN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3918 HN shows 12 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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