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VOF 198J

1970 Austin 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOF 198J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,542 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 94,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,514 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 94,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,484 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 94,480 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,472 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 94,465 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 94,457 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 944,369 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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VOF 198J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VOF 198J, 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 VOF 198J registered?

VOF 198J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VOF 198J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOF 198J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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