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353 DUS

1998 Bsa A10

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,162 mi
Last recorded24,162 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Bsa A1019,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration353 DUS
MakeBsa
ModelA10
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 24,162 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension fork mudguard hitting stanchion (2.3.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,162 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 24,162 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,159 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,093 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 24,093 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,005 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,807 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bsa A10?

Based on 10,105 MOT tests across 1,868 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
1,868
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Horn not working 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
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353 DUS is a 1998 Bsa A10 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Bsa A10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 19,172 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 Bsa A10 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 353 DUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A10 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 28 years old, this Bsa A10 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 353 DUS registered?

353 DUS is a 1998 Bsa A10, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is 353 DUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 353 DUS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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