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EAE 540

1937 Austin Ruby

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1937 Austin Ruby44,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 540
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1937
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 82,084 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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EAE 540 is a 1937 Austin Ruby in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1937 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 44,328 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 EAE 540, 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 89 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAE 540 registered?

EAE 540 is a 1937 Austin Ruby, first registered on 31 December 1937.

Is EAE 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAE 540 shows 9 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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