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PEC 537L

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,221 mi
Last recorded6,221 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEC 537L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2007 6,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,744 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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PEC 537L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PEC 537L, 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

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What year was PEC 537L registered?

PEC 537L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 20 August 1972.

Is PEC 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEC 537L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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