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JN 4274

1934 Austin 12

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,438 mi
Last recorded2,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1934 Austin 129,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN 4274
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1934
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,438 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 23,360 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 2,316 miles

nearside rear damper link needs larger pin

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 29 Jan 2009 2,250 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 2,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 2,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 2,195 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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JN 4274 is a 1934 Austin 12 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1934 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 9,410 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 JN 4274, 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 92 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 JN 4274 registered?

JN 4274 is a 1934 Austin 12, first registered on 1 January 1934.

Is JN 4274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JN 4274 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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