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AKP 732K

1971 Austin 1800

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKP 732K
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,328 miles

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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AKP 732K is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKP 732K, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKP 732K registered?

AKP 732K is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 13 September 1971.

Is AKP 732K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKP 732K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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