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CAP 885K

1972 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 885K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,678 miles

Offside Front curb damaged outer wall

Fail 19 Jul 2016 42,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front curb damaged outer wall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,412 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,200 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

advise all under body repairs

advise old repairs front chassi near the front balance off side front

advise repairs near side front wheel arch

advise under body floor welding repairs near side and off side

off side front bonet wing mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2011 41,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 41,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside floor area corrided

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,077 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,907 miles

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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CAP 885K is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,770 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 CAP 885K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAP 885K registered?

CAP 885K is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CAP 885K safe to buy?

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