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YHK 81F

1968 Austin 1800

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,890 mi
Last recorded54,890 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1968 Austin 180042,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 81F
MakeAustin
Model1800
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2014 54,805 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 54,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YHK 81F is a 1968 Austin 1800 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Austin 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 YHK 81F, 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 58 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 YHK 81F registered?

YHK 81F is a 1968 Austin 1800, first registered on 1 February 1968.

Is YHK 81F safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHK 81F shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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