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DPJ 593J

1970 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,123 mi
Last recorded66,123 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPJ 593J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,536 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2012 63,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,523 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,061 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,852 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 52,307 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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DPJ 593J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,360 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 DPJ 593J, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPJ 593J?

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What year was DPJ 593J registered?

DPJ 593J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 29 September 1970.

Is DPJ 593J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPJ 593J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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