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XPL 501G

1969 Austin 1300

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,929 mi
Last recorded48,929 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin 130040,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPL 501G
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,643 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,598 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

adv oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,312 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 48,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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XPL 501G is a 1969 Austin 1300 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XPL 501G, 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 XPL 501G registered?

XPL 501G is a 1969 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 May 1969.

Is XPL 501G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPL 501G shows 8 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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