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FKG 383M

1973 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKG 383M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2020 55,948 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,514 miles

exhaust front mounting missing

both front knuckle joints worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 54,514 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front knuckle joints worn

exhaust front mounting missing

Pass 19 May 2017 52,969 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 52,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 52,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,230 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front forward sub frame mounts body has slight corrosion ?

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,624 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,954 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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FKG 383M is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 42,234 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 FKG 383M, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FKG 383M is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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