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VBD 858H

1970 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,523 mi
Last recorded63,523 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 858H
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,395 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,595 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,279 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on discs

weakness on subframe

wear on cv joints

Pass 22 May 2008 60,277 miles

wear on ball joints

Pass 2 May 2007 60,213 miles

corrosion on valance

underside undersealed

weakness in subframe mounts

wear in ball joints

Fail 4 Oct 2006 60,217 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside door mirror mising

offside front brake binding

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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VBD 858H is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 45,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBD 858H, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBD 858H registered?

VBD 858H is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is VBD 858H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 858H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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