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DFC 598

1936 Austin 10

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,862 mi
Last recorded46,862 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin 1069,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 598
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,079 miles

Front indicators white as made

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 40,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front indicators white as made

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

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

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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DFC 598 is a 1936 Austin 10 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1936 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 69,622 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 10 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFC 598, 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 90 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFC 598 registered?

DFC 598 is a 1936 Austin 10, first registered on 26 August 1936.

Is DFC 598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFC 598 shows 3 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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