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KJC 516K

1971 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,187 mi
Last recorded7,187 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJC 516K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 7,187 miles

Central Rear Floor corroded

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2018 5,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 3,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 99,372 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,559 miles

Corrossion to offside inner sill and offside rear inner wing

Pass 7 May 2013 90,104 miles

Rubber covers in front bottom suspension deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,143 miles

Dust covers on bottom off front suspension units braking up allowing ingress of dirt

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 5 May 2011 82,238 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2010 78,229 miles

Nearside rear brake showing a fluctuation indicating a warped drum

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,229 miles

Nearside rear brake showing a fluctuation indicating a warped drum

Pass 13 May 2009 77,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 74,545 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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KJC 516K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KJC 516K, 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 KJC 516K registered?

KJC 516K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is KJC 516K safe to buy?

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