MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both rear tyre walls becoming perished
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin 12?
Based on 859 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VJ 8965 is a 1936 Austin 12 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1936 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 37,984 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 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJ 8965, 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 90 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VJ 8965 registered?
VJ 8965 is a 1936 Austin 12, first registered on 31 December 1936.
Is VJ 8965 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VJ 8965 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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