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AVA 237

1938 Austin Ruby

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,426 mi
Last recorded1,426 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1938 Austin Ruby1,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVA 237
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 1,426 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 1,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 1,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 1,332 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 1,330 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 1,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 1,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 1,063 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 1,063 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 823 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 823 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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AVA 237 is a 1938 Austin Ruby in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1938 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 1,904 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 AVA 237, 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 88 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVA 237 registered?

AVA 237 is a 1938 Austin Ruby, first registered on 15 October 1938.

Is AVA 237 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVA 237 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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