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717 XUS

1962 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,040 mi
Last recorded44,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1962 Austin Sprite43,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration717 XUS
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 44,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,004 miles

n/s seat belt slightly frayed.

Fail 19 May 2009 44,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,937 miles

slight wear steering column. †

Fail 3 Oct 2006 43,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering rack worn

Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,690 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 43,690 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)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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717 XUS is a 1962 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 43,937 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 717 XUS, 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 64 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 717 XUS registered?

717 XUS is a 1962 Austin Sprite, first registered on 7 February 1962.

Is 717 XUS safe to buy?

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