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DSO 79C

1965 Austin 1800

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,495 mi
Last recorded26,495 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1965 Austin 180034,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSO 79C
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,495 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,495 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 26,484 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2006 26,477 miles

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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DSO 79C is a 1965 Austin 1800 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 34,830 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 DSO 79C, 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 61 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSO 79C registered?

DSO 79C is a 1965 Austin 1800, first registered on 31 August 1965.

Is DSO 79C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSO 79C shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSO 79C have outstanding finance?

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