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VTP 44L

1972 Austin 1100

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,223 mi
Last recorded47,223 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTP 44L
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,109 miles

Car is lower on nearside

Play in lower steering column bush

Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Car is lower on nearside

Play in lower steering column bush

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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VTP 44L is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,770 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 VTP 44L, 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 54 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 VTP 44L registered?

VTP 44L is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VTP 44L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTP 44L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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