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AOX 809K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,523 mi
Last recorded32,523 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOX 809K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,985 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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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AOX 809K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 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 AOX 809K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOX 809K registered?

AOX 809K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is AOX 809K safe to buy?

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