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DBC 33K

1972 Austin 1800

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,692 mi
Last recorded46,692 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin 180051,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBC 33K
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,551 miles

Both front floor pans have corrosion in front centre region.

Front outer sill corroded at front end.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,551 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front floor pans have corrosion in front centre region.

Front outer sill corroded at front end.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DBC 33K is a 1972 Austin 1800 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,599 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBC 33K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBC 33K registered?

DBC 33K is a 1972 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is DBC 33K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBC 33K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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