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DMP 253

1936 Austin Ruby

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1936 Austin Ruby29,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMP 253
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,065 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor movement in; Top steering column bush,front king-pin thrust washers,offside front wheel bearing and nearside front king pin

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,124 miles

AIM TO UPPER LIMIT///

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SIGN OF WEAR IN FRONT AXLE A FRAME REAR BUSH ASSEMBLY.

Pass 6 May 2008 66,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,762 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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DMP 253 is a 1936 Austin Ruby in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1936 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 29,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMP 253, 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 90 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DMP 253?

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What year was DMP 253 registered?

DMP 253 is a 1936 Austin Ruby, first registered on 25 March 1936.

Is DMP 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMP 253 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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