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PFB 411L

1973 Austin 1800

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Austin 180048,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFB 411L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 38,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 36,585 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 28,945 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 28,943 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,589 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 25,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 21,947 miles

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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PFB 411L is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,925 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 PFB 411L, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFB 411L registered?

PFB 411L is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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