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APN 674K

1971 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,129 mi
Last recorded40,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 674K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jul 2018 40,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,929 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,929 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 39,900 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,531 miles

Fuel cap seal poor.

N/s/f flexible brake hose has slight twist.

Play in n/s/f lower trunion, advise attention.

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Slight play in both front king pins.

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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APN 674K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 APN 674K, 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 APN 674K registered?

APN 674K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is APN 674K safe to buy?

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