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PBJ 234M

1973 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,621 mi
Last recorded30,621 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 234M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 29,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f slight brake bind

water leak from water pump

Pass 9 May 2009 29,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 29,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,057 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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PBJ 234M is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 42,234 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 PBJ 234M, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBJ 234M registered?

PBJ 234M is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is PBJ 234M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 234M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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