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CYO 472H

1970 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,386 mi
Last recorded75,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYO 472H
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 75,386 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,971 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,053 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,923 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 72,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 72,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CYO 472H is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,360 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 CYO 472H, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYO 472H registered?

CYO 472H is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 18 March 1970.

Is CYO 472H safe to buy?

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