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BVF 322

1937 Austin Ruby

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,954 mi
Last recorded77,954 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1937 Austin Ruby44,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 322
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,954 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Signs of corrosion on floor and chassis front and rear.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,894 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,845 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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BVF 322 is a 1937 Austin Ruby in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVF 322, 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 BVF 322 registered?

BVF 322 is a 1937 Austin Ruby, first registered on 3 July 1937.

Is BVF 322 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 322 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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