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ULK 789M

1973 Austin Maxi 1750

Gold Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,435 mi
Last recorded40,435 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Maxi 175051,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULK 789M
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,435 miles

parking brake minimum efficiency only just reached

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 37,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,961 miles

Clutch operation faulty

Locking device missing from nearside constant velocity joint securing nut

Non-weld repair to offside front inner wing - not in prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

One of two front fog lamps illuminating with headlamp main beam

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension slightly out of level

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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ULK 789M is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 in Gold with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 51,323 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 Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULK 789M, 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 53 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULK 789M registered?

ULK 789M is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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