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YEL 595K

1972 Austin 1100

Gold Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin 110048,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 595K
MakeAustin
Model1100
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,254 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 42,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,093 miles

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

Two locking nuts fitted to nearside front track rod end

Pass 14 May 2012 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,182 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 38,589 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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YEL 595K is a 1972 Austin 1100 in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,770 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 YEL 595K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEL 595K registered?

YEL 595K is a 1972 Austin 1100, first registered on 6 January 1972.

Is YEL 595K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 595K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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