MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Austin 1300?
Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TFJ 831J is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 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 TFJ 831J, 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 55 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TFJ 831J registered?
TFJ 831J is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is TFJ 831J safe to buy?
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