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Austin Sprite MOT Results

73.1% pass rate
from 108 tests in 2020
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Sprite is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
      • 0.93% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.93% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.93% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.93% fail on Leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension
    • 0.93% fail on Axles
      • 0.93% fail on King pins
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.93% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.93% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.9% fail on Pipe
      • 0.93% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.93% fail on Wipers
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 0.93% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.93% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.93% fail on Steering column
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.9% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.93% fail on Tyres
    • 0.93% fail on Tread depth