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TNG 517R

1977 Austin Maxi 1750

Black Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,503 mi
Last recorded16,503 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNG 517R
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,503 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in n/s steering rack mounting.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,163 miles

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Fail 16 Apr 2018 154,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 14,682 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,374 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding on!

Fail 26 May 2011 12,360 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,436 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 11,433 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 11,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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TNG 517R is a 1977 Austin Maxi 1750 in Black with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TNG 517R, 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 49 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TNG 517R is a 1977 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 14 April 1977.

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