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552 YUV

1970 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,618 mi
Last recorded2,618 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration552 YUV
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,838cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2017 2,618 miles

Nearside Front Hub rubber gaiter split

Offside Front Hub leaking oil

Pass 2 Apr 2016 2,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaking from both front hubs

Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,087 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper very slow

Oil leaking from offside front hub

Pass 5 Apr 2014 342 miles

Oil leaking from front differential

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,968 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Champ?

Based on 1,018 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Stop lamp not working 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
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552 YUV is a 1970 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 552 YUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Champ typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Champ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 552 YUV?

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What year was 552 YUV registered?

552 YUV is a 1970 Austin Champ, first registered on 28 September 1970.

Is 552 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 552 YUV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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