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BDL 174

1937 Austin Ruby

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1937 Austin Ruby44,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 174
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1937
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,744 miles

corrosion around o/s rear suspension pin

rear tyres starting to crack

wiper loose but working

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 79,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 79,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 79,591 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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BDL 174 is a 1937 Austin Ruby in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1937 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 44,328 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 BDL 174, 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 89 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 BDL 174 registered?

BDL 174 is a 1937 Austin Ruby, first registered on 25 March 1937.

Is BDL 174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDL 174 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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