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YFA 295K

1972 Austin 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFA 295K
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YFA 295K is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 50,342 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 YFA 295K, 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 54 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFA 295K registered?

YFA 295K is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is YFA 295K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFA 295K 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.

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