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HMC 374K

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,109 mi
Last recorded28,109 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 374K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,776 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 26,775 miles

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

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

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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HMC 374K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HMC 374K, 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 HMC 374K registered?

HMC 374K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is HMC 374K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMC 374K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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