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HGU 882J

1970 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,585 mi
Last recorded53,585 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 882J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,371 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,350 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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HGU 882J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HGU 882J, 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 HGU 882J?

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What year was HGU 882J registered?

HGU 882J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is HGU 882J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 882J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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