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ESU 171

1987 Austin 10

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,919 mi
Last recorded12,919 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 171
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,687 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,721 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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ESU 171 is a 1987 Austin 10 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESU 171, 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 39 years old, this Austin 10 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of ESU 171?

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What year was ESU 171 registered?

ESU 171 is a 1987 Austin 10, first registered on 21 July 1987.

Is ESU 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 171 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.

Does ESU 171 have outstanding finance?

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