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TTD 440L

1972 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,281 mi
Last recorded32,281 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTD 440L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,807 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,807 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,733 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,697 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,989 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 29,989 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 29,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,914 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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TTD 440L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 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 TTD 440L, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTD 440L registered?

TTD 440L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is TTD 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTD 440L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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