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SUD 906L

1973 Austin 1800

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,156 mi
Last recorded60,156 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1973 Austin 180048,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 906L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,153 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 60,139 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 60,123 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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SUD 906L is a 1973 Austin 1800 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 48,925 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUD 906L, 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 53 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 SUD 906L?

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What year was SUD 906L registered?

SUD 906L is a 1973 Austin 1800, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is SUD 906L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 906L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUD 906L have outstanding finance?

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