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DK 5962

1929 Austin 12

Brown Petrol 1861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,610 mi
Last recorded8,610 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1929 Austin 127,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK 5962
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1929
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,861cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,474 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,194 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 12?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
99
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
brake recording little or no effort 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
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DK 5962 is a 1929 Austin 12 in Brown with a 1,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1929 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.0% with a typical mileage of 7,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK 5962, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 99 years. At 97 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK 5962 registered?

DK 5962 is a 1929 Austin 12, first registered on 17 June 1929.

Is DK 5962 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK 5962 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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