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GR 5750

1938 Austin Ruby

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,104 mi
Last recorded9,104 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1938 Austin Ruby1,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR 5750
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 9,104 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 9,103 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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GR 5750 is a 1938 Austin Ruby in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR 5750, 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

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What year was GR 5750 registered?

GR 5750 is a 1938 Austin Ruby, first registered on 20 July 1938.

Is GR 5750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR 5750 shows 2 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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