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EDD 260L

1972 Austin 1800

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,777 mi
Last recorded31,777 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin 180051,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 260L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,777 miles

corroded at rear but not in prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/front wing under head lamp holled

o/s and n/s front floor corroded and holled

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,789 miles

boot floor and wells corroding

front panel corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2008 29,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot floor and wells corroding

front panel corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,255 miles

all other flexi brake hose appear very old/soft recomend renewal - nearside rear brake squeling

run out on offside rear brake drum

Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,253 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all other flexi brake hose appear very old/soft recomend renewal - nearside rear brake squeling

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,287 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 26,287 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EDD 260L is a 1972 Austin 1800 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EDD 260L, 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 EDD 260L registered?

EDD 260L is a 1972 Austin 1800, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is EDD 260L safe to buy?

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