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KDA 171D

1966 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,438 mi
Last recorded78,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1966 Austin Sprite14,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDA 171D
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 2,171 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 2,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 1,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010
Fail 27 Jul 2010

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KDA 171D is a 1966 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KDA 171D, 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 KDA 171D registered?

KDA 171D is a 1966 Austin Sprite, first registered on 16 May 1966.

Is KDA 171D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDA 171D shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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