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EPW 857K

1972 Austin Maxi 1750

White Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,836 mi
Last recorded32,836 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Austin Maxi 175037,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPW 857K
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,834 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,816 miles

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

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,807 miles

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s front brake slight drag

Fail 27 Feb 2012 32,806 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s front brake slight drag

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,308 miles

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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EPW 857K is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750 in White with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 37,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPW 857K, 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 54 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 EPW 857K registered?

EPW 857K is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 10 March 1972.

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