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PRU 789G

1969 Austin 1300

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,899 mi
Last recorded27,899 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1969 Austin 130040,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 789G
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 27,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,859 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting loose (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 27,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,800 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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PRU 789G is a 1969 Austin 1300 in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 40,246 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 PRU 789G, 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 57 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 PRU 789G?

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What year was PRU 789G registered?

PRU 789G is a 1969 Austin 1300, first registered on 13 June 1969.

Is PRU 789G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 789G 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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