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KRO 455C

1965 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,126 mi
Last recorded30,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1965 Austin 110045,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRO 455C
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,126 miles

1,o/s track rod end dust cover starting to perrish

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,923 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 28,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear near suspension mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 27,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

engine smoke till hot advise attention

Fail 2 Mar 2010 25,756 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,745 miles

front valance corroded

front wings corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,745 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

front valance corroded

front wings corroded

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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KRO 455C is a 1965 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,168 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 KRO 455C, 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 61 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRO 455C registered?

KRO 455C is a 1965 Austin 1100, first registered on 15 July 1965.

Is KRO 455C safe to buy?

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