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PPP 938L

1973 Austin 1800

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,945 mi
Last recorded32,945 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin 180048,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPP 938L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,945 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 32,945 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,899 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 32,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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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PPP 938L is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,925 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 PPP 938L, 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 53 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 PPP 938L?

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What year was PPP 938L registered?

PPP 938L is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is PPP 938L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPP 938L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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