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XBO 242K

1971 Austin 1100

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,082 mi
Last recorded33,082 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1971 Austin 110044,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBO 242K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,082 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,546 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,248 miles

corrosion to underside or vehicle but not excessive

Fail 28 Apr 2008 23,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,840 miles

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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XBO 242K is a 1971 Austin 1100 in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XBO 242K, 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.

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What year was XBO 242K registered?

XBO 242K is a 1971 Austin 1100, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is XBO 242K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBO 242K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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