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AHY 779J

1971 Austin 1100

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,880 mi
Last recorded50,880 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 779J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,694 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 50,694 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,548 miles

both front tyres cracking at edge of tread area

offside front brake dragging??

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,475 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,999 miles

bump stop rubber missing n/s/r

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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AHY 779J is a 1971 Austin 1100 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,001 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 AHY 779J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHY 779J?

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What year was AHY 779J registered?

AHY 779J is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is AHY 779J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHY 779J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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