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SFV 470J

1970 Austin 1300

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,095 mi
Last recorded20,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 470J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,520 miles

n/s/f dip beam contact fault

o/s/r brake increase approaching limits

Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,506 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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SFV 470J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFV 470J, 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 SFV 470J registered?

SFV 470J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 28 November 1970.

Is SFV 470J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFV 470J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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