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AMX 491H

1969 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,538 mi
Last recorded53,538 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1969 Austin 110034,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMX 491H
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 53,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2017 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired flitch panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired flitch panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

some testable areas and items obscured by sealants and paint

wrong chassis number in log book

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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AMX 491H is a 1969 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 34,083 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 AMX 491H, 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 57 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMX 491H registered?

AMX 491H is a 1969 Austin 1100, first registered on 19 August 1969.

Is AMX 491H safe to buy?

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