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BYD 785

1997 Austin 10

Red Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 785
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 92,278 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 91,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 89,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 89,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,458 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 86,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,073 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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BYD 785 is a 1997 Austin 10 in Red with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYD 785, 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 29 years old, this Austin 10 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BYD 785 registered?

BYD 785 is a 1997 Austin 10, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is BYD 785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 785 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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