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WAS 863

2003 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,716 mi
Last recorded27,716 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 863
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,838cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,126 miles

some floor panels showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres perishing on tread pattern

How Reliable is the Austin Champ?

Based on 1,018 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Stop lamp not working 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
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WAS 863 is a 2003 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAS 863, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Champ typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 23 years old, this Austin Champ is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WAS 863 registered?

WAS 863 is a 2003 Austin Champ, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is WAS 863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 863 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAS 863 have outstanding finance?

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