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SFJ 669J

1970 Austin 1100

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,765 mi
Last recorded17,765 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 669J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,765 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,739 miles

Light scoring on front screen

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 17,739 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Light scoring on front screen

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,893 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 15,784 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SFJ 669J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 45,350 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 SFJ 669J, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFJ 669J registered?

SFJ 669J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 20 August 1970.

Is SFJ 669J safe to buy?

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