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DHJ 512K

1971 Austin Maxi 1750

Blue Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Austin Maxi 175054,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 512K
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,263 miles

corrosion appearing rear end of offside sill.

crack on nearside front fog light glass.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 38,162 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing.

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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DHJ 512K is a 1971 Austin Maxi 1750 in Blue with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 54,252 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 Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHJ 512K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHJ 512K registered?

DHJ 512K is a 1971 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DHJ 512K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 512K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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