MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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