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DHO 588K

1971 Austin 1100

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,746 mi
Last recorded66,746 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 588K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,746 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,746 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery held in with a strap

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery held in with a strap

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,746 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 66,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,746 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 66,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 66,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 66,746 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f seat missing and rear seat squab missing

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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DHO 588K is a 1971 Austin 1100 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,001 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 DHO 588K, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHO 588K registered?

DHO 588K is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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