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DFU 609C

1965 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,317 mi
Last recorded18,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1965 Austin 110045,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFU 609C
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,317 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 18,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,824 miles

RUST APPEARING UNDER BODY SEALER ON PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,096 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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DFU 609C is a 1965 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1965 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,168 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 DFU 609C, 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 61 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFU 609C registered?

DFU 609C is a 1965 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 July 1965.

Is DFU 609C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFU 609C 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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