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DME 638

1936 Austin Saloon

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,626 mi
Last recorded50,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin Saloon48,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 638
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 50,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 50,554 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 29 May 2010 50,206 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 May 2010 50,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 49,853 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 49,853 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2008 48,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 47,768 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Saloon?

Based on 454 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
brake recording little or no effort 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
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DME 638 is a 1936 Austin Saloon in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1936 Austin Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,456 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 Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DME 638, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 90 years old, this Austin Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DME 638?

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What year was DME 638 registered?

DME 638 is a 1936 Austin Saloon, first registered on 4 February 1936.

Is DME 638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DME 638 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DME 638 have outstanding finance?

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