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WWN 409

1960 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,495 mi
Last recorded8,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Sprite12,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWN 409
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 8,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 6,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

auxillary belt slack

front coil springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 6,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,412 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,014 miles

engine has a few minor oil leaks

rear diff has a minor oil leak

sill on fuel filler cap starting to go brittle

Pass 11 Jun 2008 4,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Jun 2008 4,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

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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WWN 409 is a 1960 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1960 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,752 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 WWN 409, 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 66 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWN 409 registered?

WWN 409 is a 1960 Austin Sprite, first registered on 20 April 1960.

Is WWN 409 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWN 409 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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