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YNU 762L

1972 Austin 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin 130050,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 762L
MakeAustin
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,677 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front doors slightly corroded

brake efficiency low, just passed

coolant leak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front doors slightly corroded

brake efficiency low, just passed

coolant leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust repairs very poor

exhaust system corroded

extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle

movement in floor/parking brake bracket area

poor weld repairs to underside of vehicle

poss coolant leak

temp repairs to exhaust system

unable to check steering and suspension fully

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2014 93,902 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust repairs very poor

exhaust system corroded

extensive weld repairs to underside of vehicle

movement in floor/parking brake bracket area

poor weld repairs to underside of vehicle

poss coolant leak

temp repairs to exhaust system

unable to check steering and suspension fully

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,645 miles

suspension soft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

grease around front suspension joints

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

nearside wiper poor

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired(some poor repairs)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 88,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

grease around front suspension joints

nearside wiper poor

suspension soft

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired(some poor repairs)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,497 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,136 miles

Front/rear and boot floors corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Rear and n/s/f tyres badly cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front/rear and boot floors corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Rear and n/s/f tyres badly cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,017 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,041 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,925 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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YNU 762L is a 1972 Austin 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNU 762L, 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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YNU 762L is a 1972 Austin 1300, first registered on 15 September 1972.

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