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A929 TYK

1983 Austin Mini Sprite

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,952 mi
Last recorded9,952 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Sprite55,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA929 TYK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sprite
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 9,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 9,952 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 7,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 7,971 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,688 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 7,684 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,373 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,785 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,315 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,309 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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A929 TYK is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A929 TYK, 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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What year was A929 TYK registered?

A929 TYK is a 1983 Austin Mini Sprite, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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