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UVY 789H

1970 Austin 1300

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVY 789H
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,856 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,149 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 66,565 miles

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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UVY 789H is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 53,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVY 789H, 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 56 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 UVY 789H registered?

UVY 789H is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is UVY 789H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVY 789H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVY 789H have outstanding finance?

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