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ABL 779

1936 Austin 10

Green Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,529 mi
Last recorded38,529 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1936 Austin 1069,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 779
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1936
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,528 miles

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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ABL 779 is a 1936 Austin 10 in Green with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1936 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 69,622 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 ABL 779, 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 90 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABL 779 registered?

ABL 779 is a 1936 Austin 10, first registered on 4 December 1936.

Is ABL 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABL 779 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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