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VAM 590J

1971 Austin 1100

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 590J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VAM 590J is a 1971 Austin 1100 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,001 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 VAM 590J, 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 55 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 VAM 590J registered?

VAM 590J is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is VAM 590J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 590J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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