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BUT 859K

1972 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 859K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2023 38,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.off side sus.low.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,480 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 36,473 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

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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BUT 859K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 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 BUT 859K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUT 859K registered?

BUT 859K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BUT 859K safe to buy?

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