MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Austin 1300?
Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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