CarVerify

Free Car Check

OLA 12E

1978 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,300 mi
Last recorded7,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLA 12E
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,066 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,782 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,152 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 5,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,355 miles

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
Full Austin Champ reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OLA 12E is a 1978 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLA 12E, 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 48 years old, this Austin Champ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLA 12E?

You can check the full history of OLA 12E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLA 12E registered?

OLA 12E is a 1978 Austin Champ, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is OLA 12E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLA 12E shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLA 12E have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OLA 12E. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.