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BEL 973

1935 Austin 10

Yellow Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,528 mi
Last recorded41,528 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1935 Austin 1037,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 973
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1935
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 40,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 40,609 miles

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 38,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,831 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,308 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 10?

Based on 2,084 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
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BEL 973 is a 1935 Austin 10 in Yellow with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1935 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 37,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 10 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEL 973, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 91 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEL 973?

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What year was BEL 973 registered?

BEL 973 is a 1935 Austin 10, first registered on 7 September 1935.

Is BEL 973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 973 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEL 973 have outstanding finance?

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