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RSJ 316

1998 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 316
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,838cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f brake binding on

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,740 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 44,738 miles

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

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

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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RSJ 316 is a 1998 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSJ 316, 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 28 years old, this Austin Champ is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of RSJ 316?

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What year was RSJ 316 registered?

RSJ 316 is a 1998 Austin Champ, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is RSJ 316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSJ 316 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSJ 316 have outstanding finance?

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