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CMO 304J

1971 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,915 mi
Last recorded9,915 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMO 304J
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 9,915 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 14 Nov 2014 6,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,995 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wheel barings noisey

rear wheel barings noisey

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 83,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,540 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin 1800?

Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
brake binding 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22
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CMO 304J is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CMO 304J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CMO 304J registered?

CMO 304J is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 17 June 1971.

Is CMO 304J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMO 304J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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