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EPF 221

1936 Austin 12

Grey Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,225 mi
Last recorded81,225 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin 1237,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPF 221
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1936
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,960 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,793 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

imbalance on front brakes

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,467 miles

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)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,125 miles

slight play in steering box,o/s/f wheel bearing rough

Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,013 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

How Reliable is the Austin 12?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
99
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
brake recording little or no effort 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
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EPF 221 is a 1936 Austin 12 in Grey with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1936 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 37,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPF 221, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 99 years. At 90 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPF 221 registered?

EPF 221 is a 1936 Austin 12, first registered on 10 October 1936.

Is EPF 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPF 221 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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