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PWL 314J

1970 Austin 1100

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 314J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,806 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,806 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,764 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,485 miles

w/washers weak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,633 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,234 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 69,068 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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PWL 314J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWL 314J, 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.

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What year was PWL 314J registered?

PWL 314J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 24 August 1970.

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