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DBL 779J

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,943 mi
Last recorded24,943 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 779J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,028 miles

both front shalf uj's slight play

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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DBL 779J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBL 779J, 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 DBL 779J registered?

DBL 779J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is DBL 779J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBL 779J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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