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PYV 889L

1973 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,168 mi
Last recorded44,168 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 889L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,168 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 43,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,181 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,334 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,317 miles

rear suspension dampening effect slightly weak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,867 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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PYV 889L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PYV 889L, 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.

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What year was PYV 889L registered?

PYV 889L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is PYV 889L safe to buy?

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