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BTU 897W

1981 Austin Unknown

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,009 mi
Last recorded45,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 897W
MakeAustin
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,930 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Unknown?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
brake recording little or no effort 4
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BTU 897W is a 1981 Austin Unknown in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Unknown fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTU 897W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTU 897W registered?

BTU 897W is a 1981 Austin Unknown, first registered on 26 January 1981.

Is BTU 897W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 897W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTU 897W have outstanding finance?

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