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CAF 499

1981 Austin 10

Blue Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,702 mi
Last recorded80,702 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAF 499
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,568 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre side wall split but not down to cords

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,192 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,935 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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CAF 499 is a 1981 Austin 10 in Blue with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CAF 499, 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 45 years old, this Austin 10 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAF 499?

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What year was CAF 499 registered?

CAF 499 is a 1981 Austin 10, first registered on 18 October 1981.

Is CAF 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAF 499 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAF 499 have outstanding finance?

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