1983 Austin Ambassador 1.7HL 1.7L Petrol · VBL 211Y
1983 Austin Ambassador 1.7HL (1.7L, petrol). First registered 28/03/1983. Recorded mileage 47,165 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN AMBASSADOR 1.7HL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1695cc
VBL 211Y Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2022
- 47,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VBL 211Y Mileage History
- 25/02/200636,353 mi
- 24/02/200737,348 mi+995 mi
- 23/02/200838,176 mi+828 mi
- 21/02/200938,971 mi+795 mi
- 20/02/201040,006 mi+1,035 mi
- 26/02/201141,208 mi+1,202 mi
- 25/02/201242,175 mi+967 mi
- 16/02/201343,092 mi+917 mi
- 24/02/201443,837 mi+745 mi
- 16/02/201544,366 mi+529 mi
- 16/02/201645,147 mi+781 mi
- 14/02/201745,910 mi+763 mi
- 14/02/201846,417 mi+507 mi
- 26/02/201946,795 mi+378 mi
- 18/02/202046,967 mi+172 mi
- 24/08/202147,102 mi+135 mi
- 01/09/202247,165 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 655 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
VBL 211Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Austin Ambassador 1.7Hl (VBL 211Y) between February 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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