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WUK 232G

1969 Austin 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,593 mi
Last recorded40,593 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1969 Austin 130040,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUK 232G
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,593 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 40,581 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (offside front of rear frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 40,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (offside front of rear frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 40,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch sticky in operation

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,243 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,083 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 40,080 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,906 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 39,904 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,742 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 8 May 2014 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

light switch sticking

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,553 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

N/S Inner sill is corroded around the jacking point

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,553 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

N/S Inner sill is corroded around the jacking point

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,045 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 39,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,622 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,491 miles

front brakes binding slightly

slight play in offside front and rear wheel bearing

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,072 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 38,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

previous welding carried out on vehicle

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

underside corroded

underside undersealed

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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WUK 232G is a 1969 Austin 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUK 232G, 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 WUK 232G registered?

WUK 232G is a 1969 Austin 1300, first registered on 18 April 1969.

Is WUK 232G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUK 232G shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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