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281 XUL

1934 Austin 10

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,052 mi
Last recorded9,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1934 Austin 107,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 XUL
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1934
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 9,052 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 9,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,876 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

fuel cap seal requires attention

number plate light slightly effected by stop lamp operation

Pass 28 Feb 2008 1,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 5 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin 10?

Based on 2,084 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
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281 XUL is a 1934 Austin 10 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1934 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 7,074 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 10 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 281 XUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 92 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 281 XUL?

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What year was 281 XUL registered?

281 XUL is a 1934 Austin 10, first registered on 25 July 1934.

Is 281 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 XUL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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