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UYL 198M

1971 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,664 mi
Last recorded54,664 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2005
Typical for 1971 Austin 130041,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYL 198M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2005 54,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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UYL 198M is a 1971 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 41,667 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 UYL 198M, 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 55 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 UYL 198M?

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What year was UYL 198M registered?

UYL 198M is a 1971 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UYL 198M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYL 198M shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYL 198M have outstanding finance?

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