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EMM 814J

1971 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,199 mi
Last recorded12,199 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMM 814J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 12,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 10,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 10,629 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 10,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2015 10,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,629 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 10,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,510 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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EMM 814J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Green 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 EMM 814J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMM 814J registered?

EMM 814J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is EMM 814J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMM 814J 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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