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CRO 699K

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,176 mi
Last recorded53,176 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRO 699K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 53,172 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides footbrake (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise back box rubber support broken

advise car has misfire

advise rear suspension soft

Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise back box rubber support broken

advise car has misfire

advise rear suspension soft

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise front number plate letter deteriated/ painted on

advise parking brake 25%

offside front upper rubber suspension bush slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise front number plate letter deteriated/ painted on

offside front upper rubber suspension bush slightly deteriated

Pass 22 May 2010 52,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,316 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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CRO 699K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CRO 699K, 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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CRO 699K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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