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FMA 530F

1968 Austin 1800

Beige Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,741 mi
Last recorded33,741 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1968 Austin 180042,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 530F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 33,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,430 miles

Front front wipers slow

Fail 2 Aug 2017 30,430 miles

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

Front front wipers slow

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wiper slow to sweep

Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,048 miles

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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FMA 530F is a 1968 Austin 1800 in Beige with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1968 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 FMA 530F, 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 58 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMA 530F registered?

FMA 530F is a 1968 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 April 1968.

Is FMA 530F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMA 530F shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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