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XSY 562

1938 Austin Saloon

Black Petrol 2510cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,606 mi
Last recorded7,606 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 562
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,510cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,581 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 7,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 7,581 miles

rns brakes slow

Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,581 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Saloon?

Based on 454 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
brake recording little or no effort 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
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XSY 562 is a 1938 Austin Saloon in Black with a 2,510cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Austin Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSY 562, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 88 years old, this Austin Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XSY 562 registered?

XSY 562 is a 1938 Austin Saloon, first registered on 31 December 1938.

Is XSY 562 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSY 562 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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