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FMD 498J

1970 Austin 1100

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,428 mi
Last recorded34,428 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMD 498J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,541 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 33,541 miles

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

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

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

Excessively noisy n/s/f track rod joint

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,391 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,346 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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FMD 498J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 45,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMD 498J, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMD 498J registered?

FMD 498J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 7 October 1970.

Is FMD 498J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMD 498J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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