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KTE 896F

1968 Austin 1800

Cream Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1968 Austin 180042,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTE 896F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,907 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to floor offside front -nearside front -nearside rear

Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 7,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,865 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 78,657 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,052 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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KTE 896F is a 1968 Austin 1800 in Cream with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1968 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 42,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTE 896F, 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 58 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KTE 896F?

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What year was KTE 896F registered?

KTE 896F is a 1968 Austin 1800, first registered on 19 April 1968.

Is KTE 896F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTE 896F shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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