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VRA 161N

1974 Austin Maxi 1750

Yellow Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,947 mi
Last recorded34,947 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 161N
MakeAustin
ModelMaxi 1750
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,206 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,203 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 24,659 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maxi 1750?

Based on 793 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
brake binding 27
brake recording little or no effort 25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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VRA 161N is a 1974 Austin Maxi 1750 in Yellow with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Maxi 1750 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRA 161N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maxi 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Austin Maxi 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRA 161N registered?

VRA 161N is a 1974 Austin Maxi 1750, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is VRA 161N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRA 161N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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