MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r brake low efficiency
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r brake low efficiency
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s rear brake low efficiency
o/s front brake low efficiency
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s rear brake low efficiency
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s rear brake low efficiency
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f brake slight drag
How Reliable is the Austin 1300?
Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HRC 597K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HRC 597K, 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 HRC 597K registered?
HRC 597K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 24 August 1971.
Is HRC 597K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HRC 597K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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