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CAY 18K

1972 Austin 1300

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,806 mi
Last recorded57,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAY 18K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,806 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 57,806 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 53,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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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CAY 18K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CAY 18K, 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 CAY 18K registered?

CAY 18K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CAY 18K safe to buy?

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