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BON 596K

1979 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,084 mi
Last recorded86,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 596K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,000 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 85,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,042 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 82,299 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 82,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,299 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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BON 596K is a 1979 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BON 596K, 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 47 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BON 596K registered?

BON 596K is a 1979 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BON 596K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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