CarVerify

Free Car Check

HSL 819

1981 Bsa A10

Gold Petrol 646cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,285 mi
Last recorded5,285 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Bsa A105,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 819
MakeBsa
ModelA10
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine646cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 5,285 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 5,193 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 5,154 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 4,943 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,737 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 4,737 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,567 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,200 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 3,980 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Bsa A10?

Based on 10,105 MOT tests across 1,868 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
1,868
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Horn not working 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
Full Bsa A10 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HSL 819 is a 1981 Bsa A10 in Gold with a 646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Bsa A10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 5,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa A10 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSL 819, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A10 typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 45 years old, this Bsa A10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSL 819?

You can check the full history of HSL 819 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HSL 819 registered?

HSL 819 is a 1981 Bsa A10, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is HSL 819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSL 819 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSL 819 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HSL 819. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.