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SSS 872K

1972 Austin 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,196 mi
Last recorded42,196 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 872K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,196 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2008

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

advise front floor sections corroded

advise rear floor sections corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2005 25,892 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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SSS 872K is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SSS 872K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSS 872K registered?

SSS 872K is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is SSS 872K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSS 872K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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