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UPR 277L

1973 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,994 mi
Last recorded78,994 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin 130042,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 277L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,609 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,942 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,500 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,963 miles

nearside front and rear tyres starting to crack

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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UPR 277L is a 1973 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 42,234 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 UPR 277L, 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 53 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPR 277L?

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What year was UPR 277L registered?

UPR 277L is a 1973 Austin 1300, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is UPR 277L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 277L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPR 277L have outstanding finance?

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