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TUJ 983J

1970 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,681 mi
Last recorded44,681 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 983J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,384 miles

engine mountings worn

n/s front brake caliper sticking/binding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,567 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,565 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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TUJ 983J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUJ 983J, 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.

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What year was TUJ 983J registered?

TUJ 983J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 8 October 1970.

Is TUJ 983J safe to buy?

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