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HXL 908

1946 Austin 10

Black Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,440 mi
Last recorded14,440 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1946 Austin 1022,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXL 908
MakeAustin
Model10
Year1946
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,440 miles

all suspension components have slight movement

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 14,249 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,167 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 10?

Based on 2,084 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
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HXL 908 is a 1946 Austin 10 in Black with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1946 Austin 10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 22,028 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 10 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HXL 908, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 10 typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 80 years old, this Austin 10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HXL 908 registered?

HXL 908 is a 1946 Austin 10, first registered on 4 November 1946.

Is HXL 908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXL 908 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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