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BJO 921

1978 Austin 12

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,923 mi
Last recorded61,923 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJO 921
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 61,923 miles

slight noise in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,570 miles

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber link bushes worn

nearside front brake cable slow returning

nearside rear spring rear shackle pin worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,037 miles

nearside front brake cable abit lazy returning

slight fluid weep on the offside front and nearside rear shockabsorbers

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,072 miles

slight fluid leak on nearside rear hub

slight inbalance in rear brakes

wear becomming evident in both the front kingpins

How Reliable is the Austin 12?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
99
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
brake recording little or no effort 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
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BJO 921 is a 1978 Austin 12 in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJO 921, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 99 years. At 48 years old, this Austin 12 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJO 921 registered?

BJO 921 is a 1978 Austin 12, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is BJO 921 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJO 921 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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