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GJ 493

1930 Austin 12

Blue Petrol 1861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,368 mi
Last recorded9,368 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ 493
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1930
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,861cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 May 2016 9,368 miles

some expected play in steering system and very slight front wheel bearing noise

Pass 12 May 2015 9,158 miles

some expected play in steering system

Pass 8 May 2014 8,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

some expected play in steering system

tyres all showing signs of age (perishing)

Pass 21 May 2013 8,675 miles

rear tyre tread depths low and offside rear cracked slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 8,446 miles

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

cracking in tread nearside rear tyre

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 May 2011 8,156 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 7,705 miles

both rear tyres worn and cracked

nearside front wheel bearing slightly wrough when rotated

Pass 19 May 2009 7,125 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 12 May 2008 6,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis sections

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from steering box.

Slight play in steering box

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 5,510 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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GJ 493 is a 1930 Austin 12 in Blue with a 1,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ 493, 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 96 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ 493 is a 1930 Austin 12, first registered on 31 May 1930.

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