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9800 TW

1960 Austin Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,020 mi
Last recorded7,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1960 Austin Sprite12,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9800 TW
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 7,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 6,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,959 miles

front wiper blades smeary.

underbody covered in wax oil.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 5,884 miles

Battery tray shelf area appears to be getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 4,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 3,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 3,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 1,836 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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9800 TW is a 1960 Austin Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,752 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 9800 TW, 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 66 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9800 TW registered?

9800 TW is a 1960 Austin Sprite, first registered on 3 March 1960.

Is 9800 TW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9800 TW shows 9 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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