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TUW 966M

1973 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,950 mi
Last recorded67,950 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUW 966M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,950 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 67,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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TUW 966M is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TUW 966M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TUW 966M?

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What year was TUW 966M registered?

TUW 966M is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is TUW 966M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUW 966M 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.

Does TUW 966M have outstanding finance?

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