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DKN 231

1936 Austin 10

Blue Petrol 1125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1936 Austin 1069,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKN 231
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery earth cable corroding

Pass 12 May 2023 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,016 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,016 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,016 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,016 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 71,016 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 71,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,016 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 71,016 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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DKN 231 is a 1936 Austin 10 in Blue with a 1,125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DKN 231, 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.

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What year was DKN 231 registered?

DKN 231 is a 1936 Austin 10, first registered on 31 December 1936.

Is DKN 231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKN 231 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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