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RCJ 544H

1970 Austin 1800

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,860 mi
Last recorded21,860 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin 180052,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCJ 544H
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 21,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake binding.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,451 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 21,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing to side walls

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 203,847 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 203,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/rear floor pan corroded (in boot space)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 19,598 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

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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RCJ 544H is a 1970 Austin 1800 in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 RCJ 544H, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCJ 544H registered?

RCJ 544H is a 1970 Austin 1800, first registered on 28 January 1970.

Is RCJ 544H safe to buy?

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