MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,893 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside inner sill corroded
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside inner sill corroded
How Reliable is the Austin 1800?
Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EDM 223J is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 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 EDM 223J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of EDM 223J?
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What year was EDM 223J registered?
EDM 223J is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 29 March 1971.
Is EDM 223J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDM 223J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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