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XAO 932J

1970 Austin 1300

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,885 mi
Last recorded14,885 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 932J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,885 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 14,872 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,030 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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XAO 932J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAO 932J, 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

How do I check the history of XAO 932J?

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What year was XAO 932J registered?

XAO 932J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is XAO 932J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAO 932J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAO 932J have outstanding finance?

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