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GCH 978J

1971 Austin 1100

Beige Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCH 978J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,612 miles

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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GCH 978J is a 1971 Austin 1100 in Beige with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,001 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 GCH 978J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCH 978J registered?

GCH 978J is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is GCH 978J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCH 978J shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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