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BJF 176K

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,301 mi
Last recorded17,301 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJF 176K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 17,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,187 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 17,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle box has small hole not enough to be excessive (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,234 miles

hydrolastic suspension low on n/s.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,119 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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BJF 176K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJF 176K, 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 BJF 176K registered?

BJF 176K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 2 December 1971.

Is BJF 176K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJF 176K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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