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WKC 234J

1970 Austin 1100

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Austin 110045,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKC 234J
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 81,071 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,885 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,720 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,712 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,457 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroeded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,019 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,015 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked plate on floor not welded all the way around (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 79,957 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,509 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,339 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,337 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts fitted to non standard mounting points

Fail 1 Jul 2013 765,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts fitted to non standard mounting points

Pass 31 May 2012 72,656 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 72,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 71,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 69,722 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,315 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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WKC 234J is a 1970 Austin 1100 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WKC 234J, 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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WKC 234J is a 1970 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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