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SCH 955F

1968 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,329 mi
Last recorded43,329 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Austin 180042,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCH 955F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,896 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,223 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,816 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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SCH 955F is a 1968 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCH 955F, 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 SCH 955F?

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What year was SCH 955F registered?

SCH 955F is a 1968 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is SCH 955F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCH 955F shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCH 955F have outstanding finance?

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