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DUO 159

1938 Austin Saloon

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,434 mi
Last recorded50,434 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 159
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,434 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no windsreen washers fitted has opening windscreed

Pass 7 Jul 2007 50,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,849 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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DUO 159 is a 1938 Austin Saloon in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DUO 159, 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 88 years old, this Austin Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUO 159 registered?

DUO 159 is a 1938 Austin Saloon, first registered on 24 March 1938.

Is DUO 159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUO 159 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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