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FYW 353J

1971 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,805 mi
Last recorded66,805 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 353J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings and front panel (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

signs of corrosion on vehicle floor

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,326 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of corrosion on front panel

slight corrosion on bodywork

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,847 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,847 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,846 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,328 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,964 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,375 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,394 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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FYW 353J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FYW 353J, 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 FYW 353J registered?

FYW 353J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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