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HPA 351K

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPA 351K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,835 miles

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

front top cross-member corroded

o/s/f headlight has slight corrosion around it

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

front top cross-member corroded

o/s/f headlight has slight corrosion around it

o/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre inner wall worn

suspension low on nearside

Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,995 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre inner wall worn

suspension low on nearside

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,176 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 49,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HPA 351K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HPA 351K, 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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HPA 351K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 25 August 1971.

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