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BAD 249K

1971 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,445 mi
Last recorded68,445 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 249K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,263 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 68,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,732 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,716 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 63,200 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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BAD 249K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAD 249K, 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 BAD 249K registered?

BAD 249K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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