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B815 RLP

1985 Austin Unknown

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

26,591 mi
Last recorded26,591 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 RLP
MakeAustin
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 26,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 26,591 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 26,591 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no direction indicator light showing inside

How Reliable is the Austin Unknown?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
brake recording little or no effort 4
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B815 RLP is a 1985 Austin Unknown in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Unknown fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B815 RLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was B815 RLP registered?

B815 RLP is a 1985 Austin Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B815 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B815 RLP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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