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SMJ 314N

1974 Austin 1800

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,469 mi
Last recorded47,469 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMJ 314N
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 47,469 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,894 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 46,204 miles

Coolant leak

underbody has some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 44,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 44,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside and offside inner wheel arch sections slightly corroded

slight corrosion to fuel pipe at front and fuel hoses old

slight sidewall cracking in tyre sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to fuel tank

drive shaft coupling u claps corrosion

drivers door catch needs adjustment

fuel pipes corroded

heater pipe leaking water at bulk head slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 43,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to fuel tank

drive shaft coupling u claps corrosion

drivers door catch needs adjustment

heater pipe leaking water at bulk head slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking on inner and outter side walls

front spot lights inop

Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,024 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking on inner and outter side walls

front spot lights inop

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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SMJ 314N is a 1974 Austin 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMJ 314N, 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 52 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMJ 314N registered?

SMJ 314N is a 1974 Austin 1800, first registered on 30 September 1974.

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