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UCA 197D

1966 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

264,897 mi
Last recorded264,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1966 Austin 110053,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 197D
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2016 264,897 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,662 miles

corrosion starting on the boot floor

Fail 16 Feb 2015 25,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion starting on the boot floor

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 23,545 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion to offsisde sill

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 17,010 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 16,802 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,399 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 98,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,542 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 7,520 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f cv outer gaiter perishing

rear tyres srating to perish

slight corrosion arond exhaust system

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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UCA 197D is a 1966 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1966 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,722 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 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCA 197D, 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 60 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UCA 197D is a 1966 Austin 1100, first registered on 9 September 1966.

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