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ETJ 954J

1971 Austin 1300

Beige Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETJ 954J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,000 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Lower engine stabiliser mounting rubber bushes slight perished/cracked

Nearside Rear split pin missing from cable clevis pin

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 97,000 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Lower engine stabiliser mounting rubber bushes slight perished/cracked

Nearside Rear split pin missing from cable clevis pin

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,934 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,701 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,587 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front suspension displacer unit rubber bellows perrished

both sides front bottom and o/s top ball joint covers slight split

both sides front brake discs corroded slightly

both sides front brakes binding on slightly

n/s/f flexy brake hose perrished

o/s/r suspension displacer main supply hose perrished/cracked

slight run-out on both front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,122 miles

both front suspension displacer unit rubber bellows perrished

both sides front bottom and o/s top ball joint covers slight split

both sides front brake discs corroded slightly

both sides front brakes binding on slightly

n/s/f flexy brake hose perrished

o/s/r suspension displacer main supply hose perrished/cracked

slight run-out on both front brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2011 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,486 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,085 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front and offside front top bump stops slightly worn.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 94,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front and offside front top bump stops slightly worn.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner drive shaft u j's rubbers split.

nearside front and offside front suspension knuckels boots missing.

nearside wing mirror stem broken mirror missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,553 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 92,553 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,520 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY NOTICED IN N/S LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

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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ETJ 954J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Beige with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ETJ 954J, 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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ETJ 954J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 24 June 1971.

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