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DPF 983

1936 Austin 10

Maroon Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin 1069,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPF 983
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1936
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,352 miles

nearside front king pin worn

nearside front leaf spring rear shackle inside lower not missing

offside rear shockabsorber connection into link poor

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 79,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DPF 983 is a 1936 Austin 10 in Maroon with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DPF 983, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPF 983?

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What year was DPF 983 registered?

DPF 983 is a 1936 Austin 10, first registered on 31 January 1936.

Is DPF 983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPF 983 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.

Does DPF 983 have outstanding finance?

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