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KYC 605K

1972 Austin 1300

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,017 mi
Last recorded53,017 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 605K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion and heavily undersealed (6.1.B.2)

all tyres perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,445 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,443 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 48,767 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 46,692 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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KYC 605K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Orange 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 KYC 605K, 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 KYC 605K registered?

KYC 605K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is KYC 605K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 605K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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