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GV 3398

1935 Austin 12

Green Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,481 mi
Last recorded51,481 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1935 Austin 1246,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV 3398
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1935
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2012 51,481 miles

Some wear in steering box.

Pass 9 May 2011 51,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,730 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,197 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 48,594 miles

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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GV 3398 is a 1935 Austin 12 in Green with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1935 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 46,121 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 GV 3398, 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 91 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV 3398 registered?

GV 3398 is a 1935 Austin 12, first registered on 2 May 1935.

Is GV 3398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV 3398 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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