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XVO 3H

1969 Austin 1800

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,232 mi
Last recorded37,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin 180042,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVO 3H
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,478 miles

n/s and o/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres slight cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,288 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 33,325 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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XVO 3H is a 1969 Austin 1800 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1969 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 42,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVO 3H, 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 57 years old, this Austin 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVO 3H registered?

XVO 3H is a 1969 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 September 1969.

Is XVO 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVO 3H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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