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VJ 8965

1936 Austin 12

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin 1237,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ 8965
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 81,757 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 81,324 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,562 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,562 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2007 80,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 80,121 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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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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