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SFR 625J

1970 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,388 mi
Last recorded34,388 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFR 625J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 34,388 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Slight Corrosion By Head Light But Not Causing Sharp Edge

Fail 11 May 2018 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar insecure Inner Wheel arch Area Corroded (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Slight Corrosion By Head Light But Not Causing Sharp Edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,104 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,264 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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SFR 625J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,360 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 SFR 625J, 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 56 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFR 625J registered?

SFR 625J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is SFR 625J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFR 625J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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