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DCG 784

1939 Austin Ruby

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 784
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1939
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,813 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,697 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Ruby?

Based on 523 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
brake recording little or no effort 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2
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DCG 784 is a 1939 Austin Ruby in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Ruby fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCG 784, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Ruby typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 87 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCG 784 registered?

DCG 784 is a 1939 Austin Ruby, first registered on 6 January 1939.

Is DCG 784 safe to buy?

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