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HOP 352L

1973 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,285 mi
Last recorded29,285 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOP 352L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 May 2008 29,285 miles

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

offside and nearside rear floors heavy surface corrosion.

underside of vehicle has been heavily repaired,undersealed.

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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HOP 352L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HOP 352L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOP 352L?

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What year was HOP 352L registered?

HOP 352L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is HOP 352L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOP 352L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOP 352L have outstanding finance?

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