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XFM 111L

1972 Austin 1800

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 180051,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFM 111L
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,147 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,147 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter very close to exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,102 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 1800?

Based on 1,165 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
brake binding 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22
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XFM 111L is a 1972 Austin 1800 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,599 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFM 111L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFM 111L registered?

XFM 111L is a 1972 Austin 1800, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is XFM 111L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFM 111L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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