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KYU 623K

1972 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,944 mi
Last recorded65,944 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 623K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,944 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,313 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,979 miles

Slight play N/S steering tie rod

Fail 4 Aug 2012 63,972 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Slight play N/S steering tie rod

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,331 miles

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

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

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF CAR FRESHLY UNDERSEALED REASON UNKNOWN, UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

all brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre perished but not to cords ar time of test

o/s/f tyre perished

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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KYU 623K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KYU 623K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYU 623K?

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What year was KYU 623K registered?

KYU 623K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is KYU 623K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 623K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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