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VSY 380

1952 Austin Champ

Green Petrol 2838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,157 mi
Last recorded18,157 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 380
MakeAustin
ModelChamp
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,838cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2012 18,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle pulls slightly to the right

Pass 11 May 2010 17,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,528 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Champ?

Based on 1,018 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Stop lamp not working 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 15
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VSY 380 is a 1952 Austin Champ in Green with a 2,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Champ fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSY 380, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Champ typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 74 years old, this Austin Champ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSY 380 registered?

VSY 380 is a 1952 Austin Champ, first registered on 31 December 1952.

Is VSY 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSY 380 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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