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JYU 448K

1972 Austin Maxi 1750

Red Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

8,068 mi
Last recorded8,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin Maxi 175037,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 448K
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 8,068 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 8,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2012 75,792 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 75,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 7,233 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakepipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s carburetter damp

n/s/f bottom balljoint gaitor split

slight bind o/s/f wheel

towball cover fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2010 7,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brakepipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s carburetter damp

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f bottom balljoint gaitor split

slight bind o/s/f wheel

towball cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,082 miles

both front bottom balljoint gaitors split

front suspension arm bushes perished

n/s/f seatbelt frayed

n/s/r suspension area corroded

n/s/r wheel noisey when spun

o/s/f caliper brake pipe heavily corroded

parking brake 16% (limit)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 7,087 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front bottom balljoint gaitors split

front suspension arm bushes perished

n/s/f seatbelt frayed

n/s/r suspension area corroded

n/s/r wheel noisey when spun

o/s/f caliper brake pipe heavily corroded

parking brake 16% (limit)

thick paste on exhaust manifold

Fail 8 Sep 2008 7,080 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front bottom balljoint gaitors split

n/s/f brake caliper pipe corroded

n/s/f seatbelt frayed

o/s/f brake caliper pipe heavily corroded

slight binding at o/s/f wheel

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight movement at o/s/r brake cylinder when h/brake is operated

Pass 24 Jun 2005 6,808 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 6,808 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs slight corrosion

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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JYU 448K is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750 in Red with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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

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 JYU 448K, 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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JYU 448K is a 1972 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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