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MOT reliability

Austin 1300 mk3

2 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin 1300 mk3 vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Austin 1300 mk3 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,382 miles.

2
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin 1300 mk3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 1300 mk3 MOT tests:

  • Other112%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin 1300 mk3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 1300 mk3 MOT tests:

  1. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  9. oil leak (1 times)

Austin 1300 mk3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 1 100% 1
1971 1 2 50% 92,764

Austin 1300 mk3 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin 1300 mk3 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin 1300 mk3 MOT issues are: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b).

The typical Austin 1300 mk3 in our data has covered around 46,382 miles.

Compare the Austin 1300 mk3

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