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974 XUA

1936 Austin 12

Red Petrol 1540cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1936 Austin 1237,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration974 XUA
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1936
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,540cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011
Pass 10 Jul 2010

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008
Pass 20 Jul 2007

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2007

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement n/s & o/s kin pins

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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974 XUA is a 1936 Austin 12 in Red with a 1,540cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 974 XUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 974 XUA?

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What year was 974 XUA registered?

974 XUA is a 1936 Austin 12, first registered on 31 December 1936.

Is 974 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 974 XUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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