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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.
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8.0% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
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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
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp
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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
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0.80% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.80% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.40% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.40% fail on Individual lamps
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0.80% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Brakes
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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
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2.0% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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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
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1.6% fail on
Components
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.6% fail on Condition
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0.80% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.80% fail on
Pedal
- 0.80% fail on Anti-slip
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0.80% fail on
Pedal
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0.40% fail on
Hub components
- 0.40% fail on Brake calipers
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4.8% fail on
Brake performance
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4.0% fail on
Steering
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3.2% fail on
Steering system
- 1.6% fail on Steering rack
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end
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0.80% fail on
Steering control
- 0.80% fail on Steering column
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3.2% fail on
Steering system
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.6% fail on Washers
- 0.40% fail on Wipers
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3.2% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.80% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.40% fail on Condition
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0.40% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.40% fail on Shackle
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0.80% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.80% fail on Front
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0.80% fail on
Prescribed areas
(80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Spring mounting
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0.40% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.40% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
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0.40% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.40% fail on Tank
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0.80% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.80% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.40% fail on Condition
- 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.80% fail on
Seat belts
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0.80% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.40% fail on Body condition
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0.40% fail on
Seats
- 0.40% fail on Drivers
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0.40% fail on
Tyres
- 0.40% fail on Tread depth