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PHJ 87K

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,083 mi
Last recorded49,083 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 87K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,911 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 47,051 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,867 miles

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

surface corrosion around bodywork

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,409 miles

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

front valanance to wing corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

front valanance to wing corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wall perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 43,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perishing

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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PHJ 87K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PHJ 87K, 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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PHJ 87K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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