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HYV 794K

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 794K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,274 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,042 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,042 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wing mirror loose in mounting

Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,652 miles

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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HYV 794K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HYV 794K, 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 HYV 794K registered?

HYV 794K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HYV 794K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYV 794K shows 6 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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