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KGY 362D

1966 Austin 1800

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1966 Austin 180027,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 362D
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,274 miles

Battery insecure

door lock release buttons missing

front bulkhead corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm balljoints - play

offside front brake pipe from hose corroded

offside rear door hinge pins worn - play

Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,274 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Battery insecure

door lock release buttons missing

front bulkhead corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm balljoints - play

offside front brake pipe from hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe routing liable to contact and chaff on handbrake control rod

offside rear door hinge pins worn - play

Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,194 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1800?

Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
brake binding 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22
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KGY 362D is a 1966 Austin 1800 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 27,278 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 KGY 362D, 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 60 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGY 362D registered?

KGY 362D is a 1966 Austin 1800, first registered on 11 May 1966.

Is KGY 362D safe to buy?

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