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TDC 650M

1971 Austin 1800

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,235 mi
Last recorded3,235 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin 180065,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDC 650M
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 3,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,386 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 2,384 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 980 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 980 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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TDC 650M is a 1971 Austin 1800 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 65,734 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 TDC 650M, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDC 650M registered?

TDC 650M is a 1971 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TDC 650M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDC 650M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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