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HLU 402K

1971 Austin 1300

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,789 mi
Last recorded34,789 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 402K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 34,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 34,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 34,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody covered in thick under seal appears ok

Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in thick under seal appears ok

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

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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HLU 402K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HLU 402K, 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 HLU 402K registered?

HLU 402K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 19 October 1971.

Is HLU 402K safe to buy?

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