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PFC 748J

1970 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,336 mi
Last recorded72,336 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 748J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 May 2016 72,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 71,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 71,901 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Minor play in nearside bottom ball joint

Underseal thick corrosion assesment difficult

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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PFC 748J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,360 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 PFC 748J, 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 56 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 PFC 748J registered?

PFC 748J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 19 August 1970.

Is PFC 748J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFC 748J shows 8 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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