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JFD 323D

1966 Austin Sprite

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,006 mi
Last recorded8,006 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1966 Austin Sprite14,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFD 323D
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 8,006 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb / fuel diaphram (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 7,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 7,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,612 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 7,461 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Jun 2009 7,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT KINGPINS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 6,073 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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JFD 323D is a 1966 Austin Sprite in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 14,903 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 Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFD 323D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFD 323D registered?

JFD 323D is a 1966 Austin Sprite, first registered on 5 August 1966.

Is JFD 323D safe to buy?

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