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UTD 481L

1973 Austin Maxi 1750

Blue Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1973 Austin Maxi 175051,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTD 481L
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,685 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 63,679 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,075 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,547 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 59,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 58,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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UTD 481L is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750 in Blue with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTD 481L, 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 UTD 481L registered?

UTD 481L is a 1973 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is UTD 481L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTD 481L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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