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VUW 440G

1968 Austin 1100

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,763 mi
Last recorded45,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1968 Austin 110052,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 440G
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,378 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Jun 2018 45,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,579 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 44,368 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 43,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,857 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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VUW 440G is a 1968 Austin 1100 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1968 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 52,799 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 VUW 440G, 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 58 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUW 440G is a 1968 Austin 1100, first registered on 20 November 1968.

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