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NPO 856M

1973 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 856M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 70,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,046 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,109 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,105 miles

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

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

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

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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NPO 856M is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 42,234 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 NPO 856M, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPO 856M registered?

NPO 856M is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is NPO 856M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 856M 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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