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FAA 874K

1972 Austin 1100

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 874K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,226 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

under body repaires

Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 58,187 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,979 miles

front chassi corroding

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,979 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

front chassi corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,639 miles

play rack

under side rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,598 miles

n/s/r check strap cracking

oil leak

play rack

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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FAA 874K is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAA 874K, 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 FAA 874K registered?

FAA 874K is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 16 March 1972.

Is FAA 874K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 874K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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