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VGO 377M

1974 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,901 mi
Last recorded21,901 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Austin 130027,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 377M
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,901 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 21,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding & nearside (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,884 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,549 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 17,005 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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VGO 377M is a 1974 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1974 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,203 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 VGO 377M, 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 52 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGO 377M registered?

VGO 377M is a 1974 Austin 1300, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is VGO 377M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 377M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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