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NPU 56J

1971 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,573 mi
Last recorded37,573 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPU 56J
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,838cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,573 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,560 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,590 miles

Front tyre's slightly perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyre's slightly perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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NPU 56J is a 1971 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPU 56J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Champ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPU 56J registered?

NPU 56J is a 1971 Austin Champ, first registered on 28 May 1971.

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