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AOU 255J

1971 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,999 mi
Last recorded29,999 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOU 255J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 29,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,931 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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AOU 255J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 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 AOU 255J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOU 255J registered?

AOU 255J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 27 April 1971.

Is AOU 255J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOU 255J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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