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HUU 987K

1971 Austin 1100

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,469 mi
Last recorded32,469 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUU 987K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 32,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 31,428 miles

Front wiper action becoming poor

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2017 31,428 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper action becoming poor

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 31,397 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 31,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 31,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HUU 987K is a 1971 Austin 1100 in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HUU 987K, 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 HUU 987K registered?

HUU 987K is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is HUU 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUU 987K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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