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VYP 55G

1969 Austin 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1969 Austin 130040,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYP 55G
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Feb 2023 60,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 49,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,064 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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VYP 55G is a 1969 Austin 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1969 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 40,246 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 VYP 55G, 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 57 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYP 55G registered?

VYP 55G is a 1969 Austin 1300, first registered on 5 February 1969.

Is VYP 55G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYP 55G shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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