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FNV 964L

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,520 mi
Last recorded54,520 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 964L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,253 miles

stiffness in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,247 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine tickover slightly high

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly worn

Steering stiff slightly

Underside of the vehcile heavily covered in underseal

Underside of the vehcile heavily welded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,102 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,511 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 53,511 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear wheel arches and subframe rusty

underside rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 48,595 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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FNV 964L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FNV 964L, 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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What year was FNV 964L registered?

FNV 964L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is FNV 964L safe to buy?

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