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UCU 998L

1973 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,184 mi
Last recorded73,184 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCU 998L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 May 2008 73,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,806 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 70,435 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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UCU 998L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UCU 998L, 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 UCU 998L?

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What year was UCU 998L registered?

UCU 998L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is UCU 998L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCU 998L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UCU 998L have outstanding finance?

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