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AFJ 765

1935 Austin Ruby

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1935 Austin Ruby24,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 765
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1935
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,140 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 50,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has aged related crackes

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,868 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,826 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Ruby?

Based on 523 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
brake recording little or no effort 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2
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AFJ 765 is a 1935 Austin Ruby in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1935 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 24,321 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 Ruby fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFJ 765, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Ruby typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 91 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFJ 765 registered?

AFJ 765 is a 1935 Austin Ruby, first registered on 22 May 1935.

Is AFJ 765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFJ 765 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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