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REB 188J

1971 Austin 1100

Beige Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

33,376 mi
Last recorded33,376 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 188J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,376 miles

n/s inner driveshaft joint worn.

n/s rear brake backplate showing signs of possible brake fluid contamination, however brake readings are fine at present.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner driveshaft joints worn and o/s starting to break up!.

n/s rear brake backplate showing signs of possible brake fluid contamination, however brake readings are fine at present.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,091 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

as per previous failure

Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,063 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror slightly loose

offside hesdlight slightly loose

offside wiper blade has split end

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,471 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,465 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes binding on slightly

suspension seems to be a bit bouncy but can see no problems

Fail 5 May 2006 28,444 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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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REB 188J is a 1971 Austin 1100 in Beige with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,001 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 REB 188J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REB 188J registered?

REB 188J is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is REB 188J safe to buy?

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