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AUL 697B

1964 Austin 1100

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1964 Austin 110050,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUL 697B
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 81,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 81,209 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 81,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 81,051 miles

slight play o/s lower swivel

Pass 14 May 2014 80,848 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,538 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,274 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,269 miles

brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes binding slightly

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear subframe corroded

signs of fuel leaking from tank area

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 80,267 miles

fuel tank shows signs of leaking

signs of fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder

slight play in swivels

some free play in steering

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,260 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel tank shows signs of leaking

signs of fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder

slight play in swivels

some free play in steering

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,250 miles

all brakes binding

signs of fuel tank leaking

wipers could be better

Pass 4 May 2007 80,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes binding

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

slight play in swivels

wash wipe could be better

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,238 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1100?

Based on 2,867 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
brake binding 93
brake recording little or no effort 88
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AUL 697B is a 1964 Austin 1100 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,159 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 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUL 697B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AUL 697B is a 1964 Austin 1100, first registered on 8 May 1964.

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