MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust system corroded
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for BUT 859K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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