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TWN 493H

1970 Austin 1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,447 mi
Last recorded39,447 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWN 493H
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,447 miles

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

bad surface corrosion generally under vehicle

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,358 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

corrosion problems off side and near side front outer sill panels

geaneral very heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,276 miles

brake pipes corroded

heavey body and underbody corrosion

o/s headlamps low

pedal rubbers poor fit

windscreen damage

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,276 miles

brake pipes rusty

general heavy body and underbody corrosion

windscreen has minor surface damage

wiper blades in poor condition

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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TWN 493H is a 1970 Austin 1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TWN 493H, 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 TWN 493H registered?

TWN 493H is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is TWN 493H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWN 493H shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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