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PLT 368L

1973 Austin 1100

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,691 mi
Last recorded71,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin 110059,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLT 368L
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 71,691 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,421 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to check properly

Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,421 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to check properly

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,682 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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PLT 368L is a 1973 Austin 1100 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 59,655 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 PLT 368L, 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 53 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 PLT 368L registered?

PLT 368L is a 1973 Austin 1100, first registered on 10 July 1973.

Is PLT 368L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLT 368L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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