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WTS 917

1938 Austin 10

Cream Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,762 mi
Last recorded16,762 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1938 Austin 1041,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTS 917
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1938
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,558 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,976 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,303 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,409 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 10?

Based on 2,084 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
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WTS 917 is a 1938 Austin 10 in Cream with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1938 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 41,665 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 10 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTS 917, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 88 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTS 917 registered?

WTS 917 is a 1938 Austin 10, first registered on 2 March 1938.

Is WTS 917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTS 917 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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