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GUD 517L

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,606 mi
Last recorded49,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 517L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,308 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 47,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,675 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 46,675 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 44,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,043 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 43,043 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008
Fail 6 Feb 2008 42,137 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,968 miles

movement n/s and o/s steering rack

slight binding n/s and o/s front brakes

Fail 3 Jul 2006 41,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

movement n/s and o/s steering rack

slight binding n/s and o/s front brakes

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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GUD 517L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUD 517L, 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 GUD 517L registered?

GUD 517L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 13 September 1972.

Is GUD 517L safe to buy?

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