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CPB 715H

1970 Austin 1800

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,769 mi
Last recorded14,769 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1970 Austin 180052,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 715H
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,769 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 14,603 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,842 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 12,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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CPB 715H is a 1970 Austin 1800 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 CPB 715H, 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 56 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 CPB 715H registered?

CPB 715H is a 1970 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is CPB 715H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPB 715H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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