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DHW 915K

1971 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,979 mi
Last recorded40,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHW 915K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,979 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,712 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,879 miles

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

showing signs of rust front to reat

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres side walls perished (though not yet through to inner reinforcement)

rear subframe rusty but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Jul 2008 35,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

all tyres side walls perished (though not yet through to inner reinforcement)

rear subframe rusty but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 34,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

tyres cracking on sidewalls †corrosion o/s floor

Pass 15 Aug 2005 34,882 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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DHW 915K is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHW 915K, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHW 915K registered?

DHW 915K is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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The MOT history for DHW 915K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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