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SLB 12L

1973 Austin 1300

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,855 mi
Last recorded18,855 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 12L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,855 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 18,854 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyre sidewalls cracking

slight play in top swivels

Pass 2 May 2006 18,840 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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SLB 12L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SLB 12L, 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 SLB 12L registered?

SLB 12L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is SLB 12L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLB 12L shows 3 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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