CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV 4780

1993 Austin 12

Red Petrol 1861cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,715 mi
Last recorded2,715 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 4780
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,861cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 2,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,883 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 2,455 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 2,295 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
Full Austin 12 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV 4780 is a 1993 Austin 12 in Red with a 1,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV 4780, 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 33 years old, this Austin 12 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV 4780?

You can check the full history of SV 4780 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV 4780 registered?

SV 4780 is a 1993 Austin 12, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is SV 4780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 4780 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV 4780 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV 4780. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.