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EOP 243L

1972 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,591 mi
Last recorded52,591 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOP 243L
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 52,591 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 52,591 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,807 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wiper blades.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 50,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,508 miles

general corrosion to under side of vehicle & numerous areas of welding repairs

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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EOP 243L is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,770 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 EOP 243L, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOP 243L registered?

EOP 243L is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is EOP 243L safe to buy?

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