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KFK 779H

1970 Austin 1100

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFK 779H
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,672 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,303 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some wear,N/S of rack

Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some wear,N/S of rack

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,207 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,615 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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KFK 779H is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KFK 779H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFK 779H registered?

KFK 779H is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 3 December 1970.

Is KFK 779H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFK 779H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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