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YFK 576G

1968 Austin 1300

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1968 Austin 130042,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFK 576G
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF INNER WING CORRODED

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,848 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF INNER WING CORRODED

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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YFK 576G is a 1968 Austin 1300 in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Austin 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 42,496 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 YFK 576G, 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 58 years old, this Austin 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFK 576G registered?

YFK 576G is a 1968 Austin 1300, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is YFK 576G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFK 576G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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