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JL 2639

1935 Austin 12

Black Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,941 mi
Last recorded45,941 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1935 Austin 1246,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL 2639
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1935
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,941 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,080 miles

Coolant leak core plugs in cylinder head leaking ()

Coolant leak slight leak from cylinder head gasket ()

Front exhaust manifold has slight leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,803 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 44,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 44,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,247 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,207 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,689 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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JL 2639 is a 1935 Austin 12 in Black with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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 JL 2639, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL 2639 registered?

JL 2639 is a 1935 Austin 12, first registered on 3 October 1935.

Is JL 2639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL 2639 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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