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GFO 253

1960 Austin Champ

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,763 mi
Last recorded32,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 253
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1960
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,230 miles

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

both front tyres perished on inner side walls

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

movement in all four track rod balljoints

offside mirror glass poor

Fail 9 Jul 2009 32,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perished on inner side walls

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

movement in all four track rod balljoints

offside mirror glass poor

Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 31,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

tyre walls begining to split

How Reliable is the Austin Champ?

Based on 1,018 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Stop lamp not working 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
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GFO 253 is a 1960 Austin Champ in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFO 253, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Champ typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 66 years old, this Austin Champ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFO 253 registered?

GFO 253 is a 1960 Austin Champ, first registered on 1 January 1960.

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