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OUX 257G

1969 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1969 Austin 130040,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 257G
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pipe has light corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake pipe has light corrosion

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pipe has light corrosion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake pipe has light corrosion

Offside front wiper blade split

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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OUX 257G is a 1969 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 40,246 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 OUX 257G, 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 57 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 OUX 257G registered?

OUX 257G is a 1969 Austin 1300, first registered on 16 April 1969.

Is OUX 257G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUX 257G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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