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BUR 969

1936 Austin Ruby

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,625 mi
Last recorded28,625 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1936 Austin Ruby29,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 969
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 28,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,856 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 27,856 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,515 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,340 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,101 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,101 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 21,748 miles

Centre Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,472 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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BUR 969 is a 1936 Austin Ruby in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1936 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 29,390 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 BUR 969, 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 90 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 BUR 969 registered?

BUR 969 is a 1936 Austin Ruby, first registered on 31 August 1936.

Is BUR 969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 969 shows 18 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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