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VUT 207J

1970 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,357 mi
Last recorded57,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUT 207J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,357 miles

advise underbody rusting and front discs

Pass 13 Jun 2010 57,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2010 57,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2009 57,278 miles

rear sub frame heavily undersealed

Fail 31 May 2009 57,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear sub frame heavily undersealed

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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VUT 207J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VUT 207J, 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 VUT 207J registered?

VUT 207J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VUT 207J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUT 207J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUT 207J have outstanding finance?

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