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DSJ 961

1962 Austin Saloon

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 961
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,088 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 10,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,088 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 10,088 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 10,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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DSJ 961 is a 1962 Austin Saloon in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DSJ 961, 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 64 years old, this Austin Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSJ 961 registered?

DSJ 961 is a 1962 Austin Saloon, first registered on 12 January 1962.

Is DSJ 961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 961 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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