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HJF 333L

1973 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,443 mi
Last recorded21,443 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 333L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 21,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,180 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 19,092 miles

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

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

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

both front top arm balljoint rubber covers perished

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges

lower engine/gearbox steady bar bushes worn

n/s/r brake efficiency down compared to o/s

excessive movement felt in n/s steering rack end and noisey but no excessive freeplay felt at steering wheel,strongly advise further inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,651 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,176 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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HJF 333L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJF 333L, 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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What year was HJF 333L registered?

HJF 333L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is HJF 333L safe to buy?

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