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DDY 490D

1966 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,840 mi
Last recorded45,840 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1966 Austin 180027,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDY 490D
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,840 miles

both inner & outer sills heavily corroded & weak.

ferrules on both front flexi brake ferrules corroded, replace asap.

heavy underbody corrosion.

steel brake pipes across bulkhead corroded. all underside steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 45,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner & outer sills heavily corroded & weak.

ferrules on both front flexi brake ferrules corroded, replace asap.

heavy underbody corrosion.

steel brake pipes across bulkhead corroded. all underside steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

all other steel brake pipes at hubs & floor corroded.

underbody corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake fluid in poor condition, change asap

corrosion in boot floor

Fail 7 Oct 2009 45,665 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake fluid in poor condition, change asap

corrosion in boot floor

insecure object under drivers seat, may interfear with braking appplication

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode. all 4 brake flexi hoses in weak condition, change a.s.a.p.

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,319 miles

o/s f inner arch rusty in places not holed

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in n/s/f bearing

very slight noise from n/s/r bearing

very slight noise from o/s/r bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2006 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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DDY 490D is a 1966 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1966 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 27,278 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDY 490D, 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 60 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDY 490D registered?

DDY 490D is a 1966 Austin 1800, first registered on 2 May 1966.

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