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APX 979L

1973 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 979L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,155 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 38,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,103 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,099 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,613 miles

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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APX 979L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 42,234 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 APX 979L, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APX 979L registered?

APX 979L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is APX 979L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APX 979L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APX 979L have outstanding finance?

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