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Austin Sprite MOT Results

82.4% pass rate
from 250 tests in 2017
(40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.40% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Front lamps
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.40% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 1.6% fail on Battery
    • 1.6% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.80% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.40% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Individual lamps
    • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.4% fail on Rear wheels
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.6% fail on Components
        • 0.80% fail on Hoses
        • 0.40% fail on Pipes
        • 0.40% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.40% fail on Operation
      • 0.40% fail on Leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.80% fail on Pedal
        • 0.80% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.40% fail on Hub components
      • 0.40% fail on Brake calipers
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering system
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.80% fail on Steering control
      • 0.80% fail on Steering column
  • 4.0% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.80% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.40% fail on Shackle
    • 0.80% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.80% fail on Front
    • 0.80% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.40% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 1.6% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Tank
  • 0.80% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.80% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.80% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.40% fail on Body condition
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Drivers
  • 0.40% fail on Tyres
    • 0.40% fail on Tread depth