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FKM 403

1938 Austin Ruby

Purple Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,238 mi
Last recorded1,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1938 Austin Ruby1,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKM 403
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1938
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2012 1,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 829 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 1 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006

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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FKM 403 is a 1938 Austin Ruby in Purple with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1938 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 1,904 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 FKM 403, 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 88 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 FKM 403?

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What year was FKM 403 registered?

FKM 403 is a 1938 Austin Ruby, first registered on 23 November 1938.

Is FKM 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKM 403 shows 5 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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