MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
n/s seat belt slightly frayed.
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.
slight wear steering column. †
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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