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KPA 166K

1972 Austin 1300

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,510 mi
Last recorded47,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 166K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KPA 166K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KPA 166K, 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 KPA 166K registered?

KPA 166K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is KPA 166K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPA 166K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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