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LOL 151F

1968 Austin 1800

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,904 mi
Last recorded48,904 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1968 Austin 180042,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOL 151F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 48,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,299 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,769 miles

This vehicle has been heavily coated in wax-oil on its underside making the inspection difficult

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,278 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 42,266 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion o/s floor to sill

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on floors

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 40,951 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 39,427 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 39,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LOL 151F is a 1968 Austin 1800 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LOL 151F, 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.

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What year was LOL 151F registered?

LOL 151F is a 1968 Austin 1800, first registered on 22 January 1968.

Is LOL 151F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOL 151F shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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