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A721 JLJ

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

19,089 mi
Last recorded19,089 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA721 JLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,089 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 19,088 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF FOULING SHOCKABSORBERS BUT NOT WHEN STATIONARY.

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING FROM FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE JOIN

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 19,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No Ignition Lights

This Vehicle Is Unsafe To Drive In This Condition!!!

Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 14,814 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,288 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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,406 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 11,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,093 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 4,093 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sprite?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake recording little or no effort 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
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A721 JLJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 55,331 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 Mini Sprite fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A721 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A721 JLJ is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 30 November 1983.

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