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MEF 758J

1990 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,432 mi
Last recorded45,432 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 758J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,669 miles

car under sealed

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 44,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car under sealed

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,653 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT & MIDDLE MOUNTS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

COOLANT LEAK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED/HOLED

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s sill holed/corroded

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,010 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill holed/corroded

slight brake bind on n/s & o/s front

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,243 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes slight binding

Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes slight binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,965 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

fuel pipe perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,221 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe to fuel pump perrished and chaffed

Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,211 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel pipe tp pump perrished and chaffed

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,086 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2006 33,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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MEF 758J is a 1990 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MEF 758J, 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 36 years old, this Austin 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MEF 758J is a 1990 Austin 1300, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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