CarVerify

Free Car Check

SSY 852

1970 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,734 mi
Last recorded36,734 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
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

RegistrationSSY 852
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
View full Austin Champ reliability data

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 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,728 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 35,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,784 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 34,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,954 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,919 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,354 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,349 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

SSY 852 is a 1970 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSY 852, 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 56 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 SSY 852?

You can check the full history of SSY 852 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SSY 852 registered?

SSY 852 is a 1970 Austin Champ, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is SSY 852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 852 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSY 852 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 SSY 852. 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.