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SCA 51P

1976 Austin Maxi 1750

Beige Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,502 mi
Last recorded40,502 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Austin Maxi 175053,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 51P
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,502 miles

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

heavy welding under car

Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,519 miles

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

heavy welding under car

Pass 21 Jul 2005 40,476 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 40,467 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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SCA 51P is a 1976 Austin Maxi 1750 in Beige with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,529 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 Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCA 51P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCA 51P registered?

SCA 51P is a 1976 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 9 February 1976.

Is SCA 51P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCA 51P shows 4 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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