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BPK 653

1934 Austin 12

Maroon Petrol 1861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,695 mi
Last recorded9,695 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1934 Austin 129,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 653
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1934
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,861cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight free play in steering box

Fail 13 Sep 2014 9,695 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight free play in steering box

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 9,696 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

wipers slightly detiorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,695 miles

slight noise front nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 9,695 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

slight noise front nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,695 miles

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,695 miles

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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BPK 653 is a 1934 Austin 12 in Maroon with a 1,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1934 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 9,410 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 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPK 653, 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 92 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPK 653 registered?

BPK 653 is a 1934 Austin 12, first registered on 29 September 1934.

Is BPK 653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPK 653 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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