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PDH 690F

1967 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,685 mi
Last recorded15,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1967 Austin Sprite18,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 690F
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,685 miles

Bonnet Stay Missing

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road Spring Rusty

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road Spring Rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,324 miles

Bonnet Stay Missing

Central Exhaust Mounting Splitting

Front Both Road Springs Rusty

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 14,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 14,747 miles

Slight play in nearside front king pin & lower trunion

Fail 17 Oct 2014 14,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play in nearside front king pin & lower trunion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,475 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Recommend brake & clutch pedal spindal be freed of and greased

Fail 4 Oct 2013 14,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,135 miles

brake pedle rubber split

Fail 28 Sep 2012 13,131 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedle rubber split

Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,608 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,964 miles

fan belt a bit damaged

near side steering rack gater deteriorating

off side front hub steering arm has play

off side front spot light not working

rear axel strap bolt a littal loose

Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,259 miles

front numberplate cracked

offside front spotlight out

offside of rear axle, leather support/safety strap, bottom bolt loose

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

oil level on minimum

slight play in both front wheels hub pins

Fail 7 Aug 2009 4,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

offside front spotlight out

offside of rear axle, leather support/safety strap, bottom bolt loose

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

oil level on minimum

slight play in both front wheels hub pins

Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,410 miles

front numberplate cracked

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings and kingpins

Fail 19 Aug 2008 3,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings and kingpins

Pass 7 Aug 2007 3,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 3,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PDH 690F is a 1967 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1967 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 18,353 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 PDH 690F, 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 59 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDH 690F registered?

PDH 690F is a 1967 Austin Sprite, first registered on 1 August 1967.

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