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SUX 230H

1970 Austin 1800

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

830 mi
Last recorded830 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin 180052,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 230H
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,713 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,643 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked/perriesed

center exhaust mt split

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,197 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 99,197 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

center exhaust mt split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,709 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wall perrised

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,017 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 96,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,612 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 95,612 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 94,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,813 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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SUX 230H is a 1970 Austin 1800 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 SUX 230H, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUX 230H registered?

SUX 230H is a 1970 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is SUX 230H safe to buy?

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