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SEY 523L

1972 Austin 1100

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 523L
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 41,638 miles

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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SEY 523L is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEY 523L, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEY 523L registered?

SEY 523L is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is SEY 523L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEY 523L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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