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ADF 844K

1971 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2005
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 844K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,944 miles

o/s/r brake eficiency just within requirements

Fail 13 Sep 2005 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

dificult to assess crrosion to underbody and rear subframe due to thick underseal/sealant

fuel hoses perished front and rear

How Reliable is the Austin 1300?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
372
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 150
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
brake recording little or no effort 101
brake binding 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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ADF 844K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 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 1300 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADF 844K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADF 844K registered?

ADF 844K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is ADF 844K safe to buy?

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