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RAH 973M

1974 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,714 mi
Last recorded39,714 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1974 Austin 130027,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 973M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 39,714 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RAH 973M is a 1974 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,203 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 RAH 973M, 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 52 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 RAH 973M registered?

RAH 973M is a 1974 Austin 1300, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is RAH 973M safe to buy?

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