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YRM 61J

1970 Austin 1800

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,524 mi
Last recorded20,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1970 Austin 180052,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRM 61J
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake hoses deteriorated

chassis/subframe corroded

servo deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,506 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake hoes deteriorated

chassis corroded

steerinrg oil leak

water leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,901 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,901 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,283 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YRM 61J is a 1970 Austin 1800 in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRM 61J, 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.

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What year was YRM 61J registered?

YRM 61J is a 1970 Austin 1800, first registered on 12 November 1970.

Is YRM 61J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRM 61J 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.

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