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XRM 379J

1970 Austin 1300

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,590 mi
Last recorded20,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1970 Austin 130053,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRM 379J
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,590 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,402 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,017 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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XRM 379J is a 1970 Austin 1300 in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRM 379J, 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 XRM 379J?

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What year was XRM 379J registered?

XRM 379J is a 1970 Austin 1300, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is XRM 379J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRM 379J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRM 379J have outstanding finance?

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