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XTU 21E

1967 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,648 mi
Last recorded33,648 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1967 Austin Sprite18,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 21E
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,625 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,609 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 31,798 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 31,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside steering rack boot twisted

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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XTU 21E is a 1967 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTU 21E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTU 21E?

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What year was XTU 21E registered?

XTU 21E is a 1967 Austin Sprite, first registered on 13 June 1967.

Is XTU 21E safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTU 21E 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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