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881 LMH

1959 Austin Sprite

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,077 mi
Last recorded8,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Sprite22,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration881 LMH
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 8,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 7,435 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 7,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 6,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 6,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 5,732 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 5,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Nylock nut not fully engaged with thread. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached No locking nut fitted. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 5,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 4,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 3,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,052 miles

advise leak around n/s/r drum area

Pass 27 Jun 2016 1,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,534 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,588 miles

rear part front to rear brake pipe low to ground

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,366 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 75,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,902 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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881 LMH is a 1959 Austin Sprite in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1959 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 22,919 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 881 LMH, 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 67 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 881 LMH registered?

881 LMH is a 1959 Austin Sprite, first registered on 26 March 1959.

Is 881 LMH safe to buy?

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